Larissa Antero

We learned from an early age that the main function of the respiratory system is to perform gas exchanges, ensuring a good concentration of oxygen in the blood and in return serving as a way of eliminating carbon dioxide. But, for this very noble function to occur satisfactorily, several mechanisms must work harmoniously for the … Read more

Pregnancy is a period when several changes occur in the woman’s body and mind. During these changes in the pregnancy period, women tend to experience pain and discomfort that hinder their daily performance. In addition, there is all the hormonal movement going on in the body during pregnancy, which is in a phase of life … Read more

Depression is currently considered one of the greatest evils that affect humanity. Commonly, we all know someone who lives or has experienced difficulties in relation to these mood swings. However, the term depression, in current language, has been used to designate both a normal affective state (sadness), as well as a symptom, a syndrome and … Read more

The aging process is involuntary and inevitable and brings with it a progressive deterioration of the elderly’s body systems. We can consider this process as a limiting factor for the elderly to be able to carry out their daily activities independently. When observing the possible functional losses in the elderly, we have in the practice … Read more

Fibromyalgia can be understood as a painful clinical syndrome of origin and cause still inconclusive. In view of the variety of symptoms presented, its diagnosis is difficult, and it can be confused with several other diseases when they present with diffuse pain and fatigue. In addition to diffuse pain in skeletal musculature and the physical … Read more

These days what we hear most people say and complain about is that their spine is hurting. In general, the pains are concentrated in the lumbar and cervical areas, but we still hear “ah it hurts the middle of the back”, that is, the thoracic spine. In my Pilates Studio more than half of my … Read more

The Pilates method as “Personalized” Training in cycling improves Physical, Postural, and mental conditions. Cyclists who include the Pilates Method in their routine training significantly improve strength in all its manifestations (maximum, explosive, endurance), agility, flexibility, and balance. That is why a Pilates session two or three times a week is highly recommended to complement … Read more

Did you know that stress causes back pain, head and stomach pain, in addition to significantly affecting our day? People who spend their lives under pressure, both professional and personal, are strong candidates for their daily losses, as well as developing future problems, often irreversible. So, thinking about reducing these damages, in this post we … Read more

The act of urinating and holding urine seems simple, but for that to happen we depend not only on the proper functioning of the urinary tract. In this case, we also need the pelvic floor muscles, the abdominal wall, and the diaphragm to be in good condition. The pelvic floor muscles are divided into two … Read more

Back problems are a common issue affecting a large portion of the global population, often due to factors like poor posture and physical inactivity. Pilates emerges as a valuable solution, offering muscle strengthening and improved flexibility, making it an essential practice for spine health.