Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Level 1
Is the beginning of your journey with us. You will explore and apply the Pilates Principles with range of exercises in different positions, planes of movement and using props. Your workout will target both muscles of your core and mobilisation of your joints. You will feel stronger, longer with a sense of freedom through your body and mind after completing your workouts.
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Level 2
The next level of exercises and workouts become more varied and challenging. You will really gain a physical understanding of the Pilates Principles. As well as feeling a sense of strength through your core and length through your muscles you will feel a sense of freedom and lightness through your daily movements.
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Level 3
Take the knowledge and experience you have gained through level 1 & 2 Pilates to the next stage. You will be challenged further by applying all of the Pilates Principles through complex exercises. We have also designed exercises on the roller which creates an un stable surface to work with, this will really get your core firing.
About
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a long-term condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. It’s a type of axial spondylarthritis. In AS changes to the spine can be seen on an X-ray.
The symptoms of AS can vary but usually include back pain and stiffness. Also pain and swelling in other parts of the body caused by inflammation of the joints (arthritis) and inflammation where a tendon joins a bone.
You may experience...
…back pain and stiffness that improves with exercise and isn't relieved by rest. Also pain and swelling in other parts of the body, such as the hips, knees, and ribs.
Rehabilitaion
Exercises
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Tips
Do pace yourself so that you don’t get too tired
Do move gently through comfortable ranges
Don’t push yourself into positions that make you very sore
for more information, see here on the NHS website.