August 19th, 2020

Core Strength In Hypermobility

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes If you have hypermobility, chances are someone has told you that you need to strengthen your ‘core’. This generally involves exercises like sit ups, superman, plank and wall squats. Hands up whose been given these as part of a ‘core’ programme?

April 16th, 2020

Home exercise has never been easier

Estimated reading time: < 1 minute I hope you are safe and well during these unusual, challenging times.

I have been thinking of ways I could help to keep you active and enjoying movement safely at home. I am sure your regular exercise activities and classes are closed. Where do we turn for reliable, safe and effective information for chronic pain or hypermobility issues?

March 21st, 2020

My gift to you in these unprecedented times

Estimated reading time: < 1 minute Keep Moving with me for free – in your own home. These are unprecedented times. Who would have thought we would be living in almost total isolation. Our gyms, Pilates classes and physiotherapy clinics are closing until further notice. And yet, we know that we need to keep moving.

December 19th, 2019

The Boom and Bust of EDS Exercise

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Boom and Bust: I imagine we’ve all been there at some point. But what do we do about it? This topic has been coming up a lot recently in conversations with hypermobile and EDS clients. How do we progress without the boom and bust? I wanted to give my thoughts on this important subject because without understanding it, how do we get stronger without getting knocked back every time we think we are getting somewhere?

October 28th, 2019

This film is going to close the gap on EDS education

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes We Are Visible – a film by Karina Sturm. This film is going to close the gap on EDS education. When Karina got in touch recently to ask me to review her exciting new project, I was delighted. Karina has spent the last 14 months working on her first film – We Are Visible. You may have heard of it as it has already won some awards. I felt privileged to have an early preview. Here are my thoughts.

September 25th, 2019

Subluxation is a Real Pain in the Joint

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes And other surrounding tissues! If you’ve ever had a joint sublux or dislocate, you will know how painful this can be.

July 21st, 2019

What Does Zebrastrong Mean To You?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes What does zebrastrong mean to you? I remember a time when the thought of moving and living pain-free was just a thought. I was in pain, fearful of movement and frustrated at trying many options without success.

April 30th, 2019

Hypermobility Without Tears Book Launch!

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Apologies that I have been absent from my blog for a few months. I have been working on a project very special to my heart. For the past months, I have been busy writing my second book – Hypermobility Without Tears, which is a step-by-step guide to help people with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome move with less pain.

June 11th, 2018

EDS and exercise: not the opposites you think

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes For someone dealing with chronic pain, exercise feels like that last thing that should be on the agenda. With a body that’s easily exhausted, aches, and often acts frustratingly beyond your control, it might seem crazy to choose to physically exert yourself more.  But I’ve found exercise to be a fundamental part of managing chronic pain conditions and for those living with forms of hypermobility.

May 3rd, 2018

Empowerment: finding your strength

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes For EDS Awareness Month, I’ve been thinking a lot about empowerment, inspired by the strength of communities who society often disregards as weak. Whether it’s hearing the stories of creative and resilient people, the positivity of #fragilebutunbreakable social media campaign, or watching the phenomenal achievements of the EDS community.  I am awed by this strength in the face of adversity.

April 16th, 2018

Fascia and Proprioception: what are they and what do they mean for those with EDS?

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes As a sufferer of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or hypermobility, you may not be familiar with the terms fascia and proprioception. I wasn’t until well into my health journey. But, whilst sounding complicated, these words actually describe things that are very simple, amazing, fascinating, as well as intrinsic to these conditions.

November 13th, 2017

Small steps: discovering movement when you live with chronic pain

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Encouraging someone who lives with chronic pain to ‘get moving’ could sound like a misguided, insensitive piece of advice. However, throughout my years as a professional Pilates and movement coach (not to mention during my years of ill health) I’ve seen time and again the impact that the right movement can have when it comes alleviating the symptoms of chronic pain.