Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast

By Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPTHealth & Fitness Fitness

Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast episodes

March 29, 2024 67. When Your Studio Is Not a Fit
If you have ever worked in a studio that's in conflict with your values, this episode is for you.
Host, Adam McAtee shares his insight on how to navigate this scenario and leverage it as a learning opportunity to launch your career to new heights.
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31 min
March 26, 2024 66. Should We Abandon Table-Top?
Table-top is a common modification for supine-based exercises, but plenty of Pilates courses and educators advocating to stop teaching in.

Host, Adam McAtee shares his thoughts on Table-top to provide you a fresh perspective on how to navigate your teaching.
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32 min
March 22, 2024 65. Are we Doing Pilates to do Life? Guest: Natalie Wilson
Host, Adam McAtee has pleasure of having Natalie Wilson join him on the podcast again to discuss Natalie's recent experience of trying to learn a new movement skill, and her thoughts on Pilates' prepared her to do so (or lack thereof).
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55 min
March 17, 2024 64. What's the Deal with Clamshells?
Clamshells are loved and hated by many in the industry.
Host, Adam McAtee, provides a fresh prospective on this exercise to encourage your think critically and live in the grey.
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Episode resources
Click here and here for systematic review looking at gluteal activation.
Click here for the trial looking into muscle activation during clamshells on 20 runners.
34 min
March 12, 2024 63. Myth Busting: Transversus Abdominis
Many Pilates education courses continue to teach about the importance of the Transversus abdominis for spinal stability and as a treatment for low-back pain.
Host, Adam McAtee breaks down the anatomy of the Transversus Abdominis and shares research it's importance (or lack thereof).
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Episode Resources
Click here for the original paper on Transversus Abdominis timing.
Click here for a follow-up paper that conflicts with the original paper's findings.
Click here, here, and here for systematic reviews that do not support the superiority of spinal stabilization exercises for treating low-back pain.
49 min
March 08, 2024 62. Reducing Barriers to Movement
As Pilates Instructors, if we had a 1 job to do it would be to get more people exercising.
In this episode, host Adam McAtee discusses the importance of getting more people exercising and what you can do to reduce the barriers for people starting an exercise program (including Pilates).
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Episode Resources
Click here for a systematic review how the prevalence of people meeting physical activity guidelines
Click here for a paper on aerobic adaptations to resistance training
Click here for a systematic review on the effects of concurrent aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

45 min
March 04, 2024 61. Confessions From Recovering Fragilistas With Guest Natalie Wilson
We go to Pilates school because we love Pilates, but far too often we are taught unnecessary, fear-based movement rules along the way.
Host Adam McAtee sits down with esteemed Pilates Instructor Natalie Wilson to discuss their journey as recovering fragilistas while sharing teaching tips along the way.
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Episode Resources
Click here for a paper on kinesiophobia & Pilates
Click here for a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines on best practice for working with musculoskeletal pain.
59 min
March 01, 2024 60. Person-Centered Care is Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practice is more than just research!
It incorporates your personal expertise and your clients' values.
In this episode, host Adam McAtee discusses the nuance of an evidence-based practice to help you become a more informed instructor.
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Episode Resources
Click here to read about kinesiophobia & Pilates
Click here for a systematic review on person centeredness
Click here for the 11 common recommendations for musculoskeletal pain.
37 min
February 23, 2024 59. Total Knee Replacements
Host, Adam McAtee shares an evidence-based approach to working with total knee replacements so you can confidently help this population.
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Resources
Click here for an animation of a total knee replacement
37 min
February 20, 2024 58. Gluteus Maximus
Host Adam McAtee teaches out all about the anatomy, function and best exercises for the Gluteus Maximus!
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38 min

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Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT helps you become a more skilled, knowledgeable, and confidence Pilates Instructor by sharing practical and science-based strategies to uplift your career.