Strengthen Your Hypermobile Core with Pilates September 2017 | Las Vegas

Disclosures

– Jeannie Di Bon Wellness & Movement

– Create Pilates Ltd

– I have no disclosures or conflicts of interest.

The Man

• “The Pilates Method teaches you to be in control of your body and not at its mercy”

• “Change happens through movement and movement heals”

(Return to Life, Joseph Pilates, 1883 – 1967)

His Method - Contrology

• Healed himself through various forms of exercise

• Began to work with others during WW1 on his movement ideas

• A visionary, inventor, creator “50 years ahead of his time”

• Practiced by over 12 million people worldwide

Bringing Awareness to Hypermobility & EDS

• Jeannie Di Bon: teaching Pilates since 2008

• London clinic – Create+

• Author - Pilates Without Tears

• Rehab focus – pain management, chronic pain, injury

• Hypermobility / EDS• Classical, Classical-like, Hypermobile

EDS

• Developed The Integral Movement Method

Pilates

• What is it?

– Non-impact exercise – great for joints & controlled movements

– Mind & body connection – great for pain & stress

– Performed on a mat or a machine – resistance and feedback

– Taken as a group or one-to-one sessions

– Accessible for all – modified

– Different schools – different thought processes

– It’s an excellent supplement to any existing medications or programme with the right conditions

– However, it’s NOT a replacement for any treatment from your medical practitioner

– Always consult with a medical practitioner before beginning any new exercise method

Case Study: SarahBefore

• Fit, athletic, pushed her body hard

• ‘Bendy’ as a child – funny tricks

• Experiencing dislocations after exercise

• Back pain every day

• Anti inflammatory meds and painkillers

• Thought pain was part of life

Case Study: EmmaBefore

• Young mum, 2 children

• Chronic muscle pain since 2000

• Injury prone

• Uncoordinated; constant neck and shoulder pain; sciatica

• Low mood and stressed

• Misdiagnosed as autoimmune condition

Case Study: SarahAfter

• Pilates completely changed physical life

• Re-learnt how to move totally

• Exercising pain-free now

• No longer lives in constant pain

• Sleeps throughout night without pain waking her up. No painkillers for 3 years

Why: Keeps her fit, keeps joints healthy, increases endurance & tones the body

Case Study: EmmaAfter

• Weekly Pilates sessions, less physio

• Less injury prone

• Minimal pain – knows why

• Breathing efficiently to power and relax body

• Greater body awareness

• Feels totally transformed from how she felt

Why: Brings control and awareness, understand how to exercise safely within range of control.

Feels a deep sense of movement and power from within, never felt before.

How? A Programme for the EDS Patient

The science – The Integral Movement Method

• Pilates-based, but evolved from a rehabilitation and pain management focus

• Designed to work on mind first and then body

• Build solid foundations

• Six integrated elements:

– Breathing

– Relaxation

– Proprioception

– Joint Stability

– Balance

– Posture

1. Breathing

• Relearn

• Awareness

• Physiological impact

• Breath first, movement second

2. Relaxation

• Integrated to breath

• Release tension

• Recognise holding patterns

• Build sensory awareness

3. Proprioception

• Awareness

• Control

• Explore

• Range

4. Joint Stability

• Awareness

• Core Control

• Protection

• Fluid movements

5. Balance

• Essential

• Integration

• Stability

• Strength

6. Posture

• Not taught

• Emerges

• Body and mind organisation

• Healthy alignment

• A forever

Benefits Summary for the EDS Patient

• Increased sensory awareness• Strength and control of range of movement• Improved muscle tone• Injury prevention• Improved breathing patterns• Dynamic posture with stamina• Overall quality of life• Confidence and mood • Sense of wellbeing• Clearer thoughts and less brain fog• Community and support

How to Start?

• Check with your medical practitioner first.• Do some research – take your time to find

the right instructor:• Check that the qualifications are in a

comprehensive Pilates training programme (e.g. Polestar).

• Have a chat – do they really understand hypermobility and EDS?

• Are they confident in rehabilitation and pain management?

• Are they happy to modify exercises?• If you can, start with a one-to-one session.• Avoid large classes (mat or reformer) – you

will need hands-on guidance and spotting.• Take that step & have fun!

Not all exercises are suitable!

Any Questions?

Contact me:

www.jeanniedibon.com

Jeannie@jeanniedibon.com

http://jeanniedibon.com/strengthen-your-hypermobile-core/

Thank you for listening!