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Movement and Back Pain

Letta Page — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 17:42:38 +0000

In July, the New York Times ran an article called “Spinal Trap,” in which the author reviewed various medical approaches to back pain. Doctors reported that available data showed that not only did cortisone injections fail to treat lower back pain in the long run, it might be exacerbating the problem. Since most adults develop... Read More >

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Student Spotlight: Josh Page*

Letta Page — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:42:58 +0000

A sociologist walks into a Barre… wait. I did that wrong. A sociologist moves to Minnesota. Yes, that’s how it begins. Six Degrees student Josh Page moved to Minnesota in 2007 for a position at the University of Minnesota (he is now a tenured professor of sociology and law at the U and a writer for... Read More >

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Member Spotlight: The Limbitless Leslie Pitt Schneider

Letta Page — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 22:36:02 +0000

Now, I need you to concentrate. Really concentrate. Imagine you’re 8 years old and just learned to ski. You realize, with some adjustment, that you’re really good at it. You spend the next 10 years training, even moving to a training facility in Colorado where you eat, sleep, dream, and embody skiing. You are at... Read More >

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Pilates and Ability

Letta Page — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 18:58:31 +0000

Joseph Pilates developed his practice—“controlology”—as a rehabilitative workout meant to help those disabled by war and disease gain muscle strength and freedom of movement without even needing to leave a hospital bed. That is, what some now dismiss as nothing more than a chance to show off your latest Lululemons was originally physical therapy. And... Read More >

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Teacher of the Month: Cady Eddy

Letta Page — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:06:33 +0000

Cady Eddy is our Teacher of the Month. Primarily a Pilates teacher, Cady is known around the studio as a specialist in helping people with injuries regain strength and confidence, expanding their knowledge of their injuries, their bodies, and their holistic health. I caught up with her between classes. Cady, I understand that you learned... Read More >

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