Tower on the Cadillac

Tower on the Trapeze table is and advanced Pilates exercise that promotes hamstring flexibility, core stability and spinal flexion. (Please make sure your safety chain/strap is on). Place your feet on the bar either parallel or heels together toes fist distance apart. Arms are on the vertical poles. Curl your tailbone up and begin to roll up. Stop about your shoulder girdle area. DO NOT go onto your neck or let the bar come in line with the vertical poles. Maintaining the position in your hips bend and straighten your legs at least 3 times. Press the bar back up until your legs are straight and then roll down vertebrae by vertebrae.

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Gentle hip manual mobilization for post hip replacement client

Once your client is back at the studio after undergoing hip replacement surgery and is done with his /hers PT I start incorporating gentle manual range of motion exercises.

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