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Arm Floats
This exercise will Stretch the Latissimus dorsi and (to a lesser extent) the teres major. Stabilise the mid-back

Gillian Thomas
Jun 26, 20191 min read
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SIDE LYING OPEN DOOR
This exercise will: Mobilise the upper spine, Stretch out the chest muscles and stabilise the shoulder blades

Gillian Thomas
Jun 24, 20191 min read
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PARTIAL ROLL DOWN
This exercise will develop segmental control of the upper spine and upper body awareness

Gillian Thomas
Jun 24, 20191 min read
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STANDING BOW AND ARROW
This exercise will: Create mobility in the Thoracic and cervical spine (upper back and neck) Stabilise the shoulders Strengthen spinal rotat

Gillian Thomas
Jun 24, 20191 min read
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STANDING SIDE BEND
This exercise will: Mobilise the spine in a sideways bending motion.

Gillian Thomas
Jun 24, 20191 min read
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Dumb Waiter
This exercise will: Stabilise the shoulders and stretch the muscles of the chest

Gillian Thomas
May 31, 20191 min read
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Shoulder Squeeze
Shoulder Squeeze
This Pilates exercise will:
1. Stabilise the shoulder
2. Strengthen the upper back
3. Stretch out the chest muscles

Gillian Thomas
May 31, 20191 min read
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The Bridge
This exercise will mobilise the lower and upper spine, promote segmental control of the vertebra and help with core stability

Gillian Thomas
May 29, 20191 min read
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Arm Floats
Arm Floats (to increase mobility in the shoulders) Adopt the standing alignment start position. Inhale to prepare, and exhale as you...

Gillian Thomas
Apr 23, 20191 min read
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Stand up Straight
How many times did you hear your mother say that? Well maybe we should have listened

Gillian Thomas
Apr 6, 20191 min read
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Single Leg Balance Standing Unsupported
Stand on one leg, and try to keep your balance. Be careful and hold on to a wall or table for support when you first start this exercise,...

Gillian Thomas
Mar 23, 20191 min read
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Tandem Stance to improve balance
Tandem Stance Place one foot in front of the other, with the heel of one foot against the toes of the opposite foot. Stand here for 10 -...

Gillian Thomas
Mar 23, 20191 min read
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Co Ordination
I often work on Coordination and balance with my cleints, with, I must say some hilarious results. Coordination and Balance are skills...

Gillian Thomas
Mar 23, 20191 min read
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