Is Pilates the Answer for Pain and Aging?
About this episode
This episode discusses how Pilates can aid in pain relief, injury recovery, and healthy aging with insights from physical therapist Samantha Wood.
In this episode, Mike sits down with Samantha Wood, physical therapist and author of Pilates for Rehabilitation, to break down how Pilates can help with pain relief, injury recovery, and healthy aging. We talk about common misconceptions, when Pilates works best (and when it doesn’t), and how it fits alongside traditional physical therapy.Samantha shares who benefits most from Pilates, what to look for in a qualified instructor, and the biggest mistakes people make when starting rehab or movement programs. If you’re dealing with pain, recovering from injury, or want to stay strong and resilient as you age, this conversation will help you understand where to begin.Samantha's Websites:Website: https://www.samanthawoodphysio.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthawoodphysio/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamanthaWoodPhysioWhere to purchase the book: Amazon: https://a.co/d/5ENgmruHuman Kinetics: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/pilates-for-rehabilitation-2nd-edition?_pos=1&_psq=pilates+for+rehab&_ss=e&_v=1.0
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