Bend But Don't Break

The Pilates Lounge

In this episode of the Pilates Lounge Katie Crane discusses hypermobility and connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). She explains the challenges faced by individuals with these conditions, including lack of proprioception and interoception, chronic pain, fatigue, and anxiety. Katie emphasizes the importance of proper joint alignment, balance exercises, and sensory feedback in Pilates training for these individuals. She also highlights the need for patience, relaxation techniques, and consistent movement to support the body and improve quality of life.

Takeaways

• Individuals with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders such as EDS and HSD face challenges such as lack of proprioception and interoception, chronic pain, fatigue, and anxiety.

• Proper joint alignment, balance exercises, and sensory feedback are important in Pilates training for individuals with these conditions.

• Patience, relaxation techniques, and consistent movement are key in managing these conditions and improving quality of life.

• It is important to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders, as their symptoms are often invisible to others.

• Homework and daily exercises can help individuals with these conditions continue their progress outside of the studio.

In a world where the struggles of hypermobility and connective tissue disorders often remain unseen, Katie reminds us of the crucial importance of creating a safe and supportive environment. With empathy as our compass, we can extend a helping hand to those whose battles are waged within, offering solace and understanding where visibility fades.

But the journey doesn't end when the studio lights dim. Armed with newfound knowledge and unwavering determination, Katie encourages listeners to embark on a journey of daily discovery. Through carefully curated homework and exercises, individuals with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders can continue their progress beyond the confines of the studio, forging ahead towards a future of strength and resilience.

So, join Katie Crane in this illuminating exploration of resilience, as together, we learn to bend but never break.

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Thank you for joining me in The Pilates Lounge. I'm Katie Crane, your Pilates professional, and I'll see you in the next episode!

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