Stott Pilates IMP Five Basic Principles
Breathing correct answersIn through the nose & out through the mouth
through pursed lips.
Emphasis is on a 3 dimensional breath pattern breathing into the
posterior & lateral aspects of the rib cage as these tend to be under
utilised areas.
Breathing correct answersExhaling deeply can help to activate the
deep support muscles by engaging the transverses abdominus.
The action of the transverses abdominus is to engage & slightly compress
the abdomen stabilising the lumbo pelvic region, especially in neutral.
Breathing correct answersThe gentle contraction of the deep pelvic floor
muscles also aid in firing the Transverses Abdominus.
This breath pattern helps to avoid unnecessary tension into the neck &
shoulders & aids relaxation.
Breathing correct answersIt is good to note that when we breath in, the rib
cage opens up & out, promoting spinal extension. & when we breath out,
the rib cage closes in & down promoting spinal flexion.
Pelvic Placement correct answersIn neutral pelvic placement, the natural
lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is present.
The A.S.I.S. & the pubic symphysis bone lie approximately in a horizontal
plane, parallel to the floor when lying supine.
Pelvic Placement correct answersNeutral promotes good shock absorption
& efficient movement throughout the body.
Neutral is usually used during closed kinetic chain activities.
Pelvic Placement correct answersIn an Imprinted position there is a
slight posterior pelvic tilt with a slight lumbar flexion.
Imprint is usually used to gain stability if neutral cannot be maintained. & is
usually used during open kinetic chain activities.
Breathing correct answersIn through the nose & out through the mouth
through pursed lips.
Emphasis is on a 3 dimensional breath pattern breathing into the
posterior & lateral aspects of the rib cage as these tend to be under
utilised areas.
Breathing correct answersExhaling deeply can help to activate the
deep support muscles by engaging the transverses abdominus.
The action of the transverses abdominus is to engage & slightly compress
the abdomen stabilising the lumbo pelvic region, especially in neutral.
Breathing correct answersThe gentle contraction of the deep pelvic floor
muscles also aid in firing the Transverses Abdominus.
This breath pattern helps to avoid unnecessary tension into the neck &
shoulders & aids relaxation.
Breathing correct answersIt is good to note that when we breath in, the rib
cage opens up & out, promoting spinal extension. & when we breath out,
the rib cage closes in & down promoting spinal flexion.
Pelvic Placement correct answersIn neutral pelvic placement, the natural
lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is present.
The A.S.I.S. & the pubic symphysis bone lie approximately in a horizontal
plane, parallel to the floor when lying supine.
Pelvic Placement correct answersNeutral promotes good shock absorption
& efficient movement throughout the body.
Neutral is usually used during closed kinetic chain activities.
Pelvic Placement correct answersIn an Imprinted position there is a
slight posterior pelvic tilt with a slight lumbar flexion.
Imprint is usually used to gain stability if neutral cannot be maintained. & is
usually used during open kinetic chain activities.
