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Written in response to the many requests for a practical and accessible guide to exercise for scoliosis sufferers, Curves, Twists and Bends combines the experience of Annette Wellings, who has major scoliosis, with that of Alan Herdman, the UK's leading Pilates teacher. This clear and concise book explains what scoliosis is, its symptoms, and its physical and psychological impact. It includes a series of Pilates exercises, designed by the authors specifically to promote flexibility, posture and muscle strength in scoliosis sufferers, and also vital information on what exercises to avoid. It offers basic strategies and practical tips for living with the condition, including useful advice on diet, rest, sitting, carrying and how to dress. Written with the full range of scoliosis sufferers in mind, Pilates for Scoliosis emphasises the importance and feasibility of gentle exercise for keeping the body as healthy and flexible as possible. Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis will be indispensible to individuals with scoliosis and their families as well as to physical therapists, Pilates instructors and other professionals who advise scoliosis patients on exercise and lifestyle options.
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Annette Wellings is a Pilates instructor who suffers from major scoliosis. She began exploring different ways of keeping her body flexible and healthy whilst working as a linguist and artist in Australia. Subsequently, she retrained in rehabilitation Pilates. Alan Herdman is the UK's leading practitioner of Pilates. After introducing Pilates to the UK in 1970, he went on to establish studios both here and in several other countries. He continues to adapt and develop new exercises to address the needs of every client he consults with. He currently teaches doctors, professional dancers and sportsmen and women, as well as people with a wide variety of physical disabilities.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The exercises contained in this book are so effective that... I had back pain for DAYS! It means they were effective.
Proceed with caution... Do not perform too many exercises at one time... Nice & slow... :P
Useful for people who suffer from scoliosis.
Proceed with caution... Do not perform too many exercises at one time... Nice & slow... :P
Useful for people who suffer from scoliosis.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for ScoliosisA very encouraging and easily understood book, covering all aspects of scoliosis, including exercises and also tips on how to dress and live with the condition. Written by a lady who knows what it's like to live with major scoliosis from a young age and teamed with master pilates teacher Alan Herdman you can't go wrong.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book for Pilates instructors. Offers valuable information about the various cases of scoliosis, which a typical Pilates educational program doesn t cover. I ve been a Pilates instructor for about 10 years now and have been working with clients suffering from scoliosis and I truly wish I had read this book early enough to save me time and money from buying books much too technical for me and going to seminars which really had almost nothing of essence to offer. Excellent value for money!
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Very helpful
This is a specialist book by it's very nature and is proving to be most helpful in lots of ways. I would recommend it to any scoliosis sufferer as a useful guide.
Published 6 months ago by bennybb
Helpful Guide to Living with Scoliosis
This is a very informative book on the subject of spinal curve anatomy, and how best to live with it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Donald Scott
Down to earth approach
A really simple helpful book for anyone with scoliosis. Gives stick person diagrams for exercises that are easy to follow but makes it clear that people should be open and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by glawson
Excellent Self Help Guide
I bought this to help my daughter develop an exercise routine to help her after successfully being treated with a body brace. Read more
Published 12 months ago by sauk member
This is a great book if you have scoliosis
This is a very uplifting little book, once I started to read it I couldn't put it down. It was recommended to me by my pilates teacher as I had recently been diagnosed with... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Hannah's Nan
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