Its a big misconception that Pilates teachers should diagnose or fix serious problems. Read the following article to understand why.
Side by side: Pilates and Physical Therapy
Read the following article on how Vivian Eisenstadt, MAST OCS explains the difference between Pilates and Physical Therapy.
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Pilates started showing up on physical therapists’ radar in the early 90’s
Read about the merging of Physical Therapy and Pilates and how they complement each other.
The PT/Pilates Connection
The relationship between Physical Therapy and Pilates is evolving and becoming more intertwined – which is great news for clients with injuries.
“Splash Magazine – Los Angeles” May, 2008
“…With a master’s degree in Physical Therapy, a national certification from the Board of Orthopedic Specialists and extensive training as a physical and sports therapist, Vivian has been devoted to the mind-body wellness practice for over 20 years. Vivian founded Prevent the Pain Therapy after overcoming her own battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome through holistic, alternative and preventative therapy in combination with traditional medicine. Armed with the latest therapeutic methods, Vivian is able to spare her clients from grueling drugs and surgeries. Her emphasis is on the mind-body connection and educating the client so that they may be empowered to avoid future injuries and maintain body alignment…”
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“Advance Magazine for Rehabilitation” May, 2008
“Vibration therapy gives aging baby boomers another option in the fight to stay fit. Patients are staying more active into their older years, but they’re also getting frailer due to basic biological processes that occur with normal aging. This is where whole body vibration (WBV) comes in as a tremendous asset to your practice. WBV was originally developed for Russian cosmonauts so that they wouldn’t lose muscle strength or bone density while away from the Earth’s atmosphere, which enabled them to stay in space longer. For baby boomers, WBV can make a significant difference by reducing the severity of symptoms, speeding recovery from illness and injury, and providing a better overall state of wellness.”
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American Gladiators and Prevent the Pain – A natural fit
On May 29th & 30th, Prevent The Pain’s Vivian Eisenstadt worked with the American Gladiators and Ugly Betty’s nephew alike, introducing them to the latest in body alignment and replenishing energy techniques, including the use of the “Intention” machine that emits 2.5 million volts of DC current through your body to restore your energy, release toxins, manifest with greater intention and reinvigorate every muscle in your body.
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“News-Line for Physical Therapists” April 2008
“Vivian shares about her professional development and some of her innovative practices in this article directed to fellow physical therapists.”
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“LA Today” March, 2008
“I went to Prevent The Pain Therapy (PTPT) after meeting the owner Vivian Eisenstadt at an organic cooking class. She was vivacious, interesting and she told me about her healing work. She described it as “A naturalistic approach to scientific methods”. I was confused and cynical. She invited me to her studio and I decided to give it a shot. What’s the harm? It could only do well for me, right? I was so right. Walking into Vivian’s studio, I was greeted by a very handsome assistant and two adorable Min Pins. Her studio is a house and had a very amazing feeling of comfort and serenity. The first part of my treatment was experiencing the Turbosonic Whole Body Vibration Machine…”
“Advance Magazine for Rehabilitation” January, 2008
“Whole body vibration brings a new buzz to routine rehab. Clinicians are always looking for ancillary methods to help deliver care to patients and send them on the road to recovery. Modern technology can provide multi-system answers to many issues and deliver new tools to facilitate recovery in patients who have plateaued. Recently, many rehab clinicians have started investigating the secrets of whole body vibration (WBV), in which patients stand on a platform that provides gentle to challenging constant vibration that reverberates through the body.”
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