APPI in the Media

• What is Pilates? And . . . . How is it applied the Physiotherapy world? By Elisa Withers – APPI Co- Founder - On the Move - 03 July 2006
• APPI Courses launched in Istanbul! By Emma Hopkins - 01 January 2010
• Experience the Magic with the Franklin Method - the Future of Movement! - Dancing in the UK Article By Emma Hopkins - 09 February 2010
• Exercise During Pregnancy - In Touch Article by Rachel Quested (APPI Presenter) - 16 March 2010
• APPI launches clinically designed reflexology Pilates sock! by Tayna Espe - 23 March 2010
• APPI releases Pilates for lower back pain DVD! By Tanya Espe - 23 March 2010
• The Role of Pilates in Lumbar Spine Instability Training, by Glenn Withers - APPI Co-Founder - 07 August 2010
• APPI - A Scientific Response to the Times Article: The Core Stability Myth, by Glenn Withers - 12 August 2010
• The Challenge Of the Hamstring Injury and How Pilates Can Help (FitPro) by Glenn Withers - 01 September 2010
• The Evidence behind Pilates – it is there (FitPro) by Glenn Withers - Dec/Jan 2011 - 12 January 2011
• Fitness in Practice (Frontline) January 2011 Edition Vol 17 No 1 - 12 January 2011
• Would you dare to go barefoot? Featuring Glenn Withers - Daily Express - 22 March 2011
• Core Values (Frontline) March Edition. Featuring Glenn Withers - 24 March 2011
• Pilates for Beginners by Elisa Withers - The Lady, September 2011 - 05 September 2011
• PRESS RELEASE: APPI UK CONFERENCE UNITES THE GLOBAL PILATES INDUSTRY, September 2011 - 26 September 2011
• A World First - Sport & Physical Activity - October 2011 - 12 October 2011
• APPI featured in Daily Mail - 07 March 2013

Pilates & Breast Cancer, By Christina Ekegren - 01 July 2006

Published in Abreast & the Rest Newsletter
Abreast and the Rest

Pilates and Breast Cancer
What is Pilates?
While Joseph Pilates was influenced by Eastern disciplines, such as yoga and tai chi, his original repertoire of exercises was unique. Originally called "Contrology", it was designed to teach control of everyday posture and movements.

When Pilates opened his New York studio in 1924, he catered to a small group of followers (mainly dancers and performing artists). A strict teacher, he allowed little room for variation in his repertoire. However, Pilates has come a long way, appearing now in many shapes and forms. While 'classic-style' Pilates is still taught, particularly in the US, it is now more common in a modified form, with many original exercises adapted to suit people with injuries and varying degrees of fitness.

How can Pilates help individuals with breast cancer?
Following breast cancer, individuals may fear returning to exercise. Pilates can provide a gentle reintroduction to movement at any stage of recovery. If you can lie on your back and breathe, you can start Pilates! Like personal training, the right Pilates instructor creates an individually based program and progresses you slowly. Read more . . . .