Helpful Resources

Journals:

• The Pilates Encyclopedia/Bible/Dictionary by Ivon Dahl

• Brown, S. E. & Clippinger, K. (1996). Rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency in a dancer using the clinical reformer and a balanced body exercise method. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 7(2), 109-14.

• Brown, S. E. (1999). Pilates: Man or method. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 3(4), 137.

• Duschatko, D.M. (2000). Certified pilates and gyrotonics trainer…frozen shoulder. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 4 (1), 13-19.

• Fitt, S., Sturman, J., McClain-Smith,S. (1993/94). Effects of pilates-based conditioning on strength, alignment, and range of motion in university ballet and modern dance majors. Kinesiology and Medicine for Dance, 16 (1), 36-61.

• Hutchinson, M.R., Tremain, L., Christiansen, J., Beitzel, J. (1998).
  Improving leaping ability in elite rhythmic gymnasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 10, 1543-7.

• Ives, J.C. (2000). Beyond the mind-body exercise hype. Physician and Sportsmedicine, 28 (3) 67-81. [also online: http:www.physsportsmed.com]

• Krasnow, D. H., Krasnow, S.J., Chatfield, S., Barr. S., Jensen, J., Dufek, J. (1997). Imagery and conditioning practices for dancers. Dance Research Journal, 28 (1), 22.

• Lange, C., Unnithan, V., Larkam, E., Latta, P. (2000). Maximizing the benefits of pilates-inspired exercise for learning functional motor skills. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 4 (2), 99-108.

• Loosli, A.R., & Herold, D. (1992). Knee rehabilitation for dancers using a pilates-based technique. Kinesiology and Medicine for Dance, 14 (2), 1.

• McLain, S., Carter, C.L., Abel, J. (1997). The effect of a conditioning and alignment program on the measurement of supine jump height and pelvic alignment when using the Current Concepts reformer. Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 1, 149-154.

• McMillan, A., Proteau, L., & Lebe, R. (1998). The effect of pilates-based training on dancers' dynamic posture. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 2 (3), 101-107.

• Parrott, A. (1993). The effects of pilates technique and aerobic conditioning on the aesthetic quality of a dancer. Kinesiology and Medicine for Dance, 15 (2), 45.

• Self, B.P., Bagley, A., and Paulos, L. (1996). Functional Biomechanical Analysis of the pilates-Based Reformer During Demi-Plie Movements. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 12 (3), 326.

Selected Professional Publications:

• Anderson, B.D. and Spector, A. Introduction to pilates-based rehabilitation. (2000, September). Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 9 (3), 395-410.

• Berardi, G. (November 2000). Conditioning offers ballet students ounce of prevention. Dance Magazine, 74 (11), 73.

• Conditioning by Pilates. (1999, January) Harvard Womens Health Watch , 6 (5), 7.

• DeMattia, R.F. (1998, December). Quality over quantity: The pilates method is a different approach to exercise. Arkansas Nursing News 15 (3), 8-9.

• Exercise: Pilates incorporates mind and body. (2000, February). Harvard Womens Health Watch, 7 (6), 6.

• Goh, E. (1996, January 1) Here's to your health: Pilates--The legend lives on. Dance & the Arts, 13 (4), 21.

• Hobden, J. (2000, April 19). Pilates power provides postural rehabilitation. Physiotherapy Frontline, 6 (8), 12-13.

• In step : preventative exercise. (1997 Feb/Mar) Dance Australia, 88, 13.

• Kiley, G. (1999, Fall). Pilates and sports performance. Sports Coach 22 (1) 36.

• Krohn, D. (1996, Autumn/Winter). Origins and evolution : Pilates and the East/West connection. Dance Theatre Journal 13 (2) 47-49.

• Lipton L. (1999, February 18). The pilates method of exercise. Podiatry Management, 18 (2), 88-90, 92.

• Muscle control. (1998, October 1). The Strad 109, 1092.

• Pilates: how to say it, how to do it. (1999, December). University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter, 16 (3), 6.

• Plastino, J. G. (1994, November). Injury prevention: keeping the dancer dancing. Dance Magazine, 68 (11), 32.

• Stone, J.A. (2000, March). Prevention and rehabilitation: The pilates method. Athletic Therapy Today 5 (2), 56.

• Swain K. (1993, October 1). An alternative therapy: Pilates method. PT--Magazine of Physical Therapy, 10, 55-8.

Selected Popular Press Articles:

There has been extensive coverage of Pilates in the popular press, especially fitness magazines and newspapers. The list below is very selective and attempts to include a variety of periodicals and types of articles.

• Argo, C. (1999, March/April). The Pilates method for a balanced body. American Fitness, 17 (2), 52,

• Bernard, S. (2000, April 1). SportsFile: The great body debate: weights vs. Pilates. Elle 15 (8), 254.

• The best workout tapes for 1998. (1998, January 1). Good Housekeeping, 226 (1) 58.

• Contrucci, L. and Heard, A. (1997, May 5). None dare call it Pilates. New York Times Magazine, 146 (Issue 50782), 19.

• Cougoule, Odile. (1997, Janvier). Les machines Pilates. Danser. Paris., 151, 48-49

• Dunn, J. (1998) Il metodo Pilates negli Stati Uniti : origine, evoluzione ed applicazioni pratiche. Chorégraphie. Roma, 11 (1998), 81-90.

• Edwards, T.M. (1998, April 27). No pain, no sweat... Pilates. Time, 151 (16), 64.

• Evans, R. (1998, June 1). Health: What is Pilates and can you do it at home? Women's Sports & Fitness, 1 (9) 122.

• Fast tracks to your best body. (1999, May 1). Women's Sports & Fitness, 2 (4), 107.

• Good moves. (1998, April 1) . Cooking Light : The Magazine of Food and Fitness,12 (3), 54.

• Griffin, K. (1997, November/December). Stretch out and relax. Health, 11 (8), 84.

• Hayes, R. (1999, August 1). Power Pilates: The supermodel secret to a sexy body. Cosmopolitan, 227 (2), 246.

• Health: The promise of Pilates. (1998, April 27). Time, 51 (16) 64.

• Hooper, J. (1999, March 1). The thinking man's sit-ups. Men's Journal, 8 (2), 88.

• Huffer, J. (1995/96, December/January). What's so special about Pilates? Dance Australia. Sydney, 81, 22-24.

• Pilates. (1998, November 1). Weight Watchers, 31 (7), 44

• Pilates: a workout whose time has come. (1992, December). Self, 14 (12), 46

• Pilates body. (1998, October 1) . Vogue, 188 (10) 274.

• Pilates power. (2000, October). Runners World, 35 (10), 29.

• The promise of Pilates: Celebrities and lots of new fans swear the regimen is magical. (1998, April 27) Time, 64.

• Rhodes, M. (1996, January 1). Back in balance. Women's Sports and Fitness, 18 (1) 44.

• Seligson, S. V. (1997, April). The perfect workout. Health, 11 (3), 42.

• Sparrowe, L. (1994, November). Amazing mind-body machines. Yoga Journal, 119, 58.

• Stiefel, S. (2000, February 1). Hangin' with Roland. Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness, 61 (2), 160.

• Vaz, V.. (1996, September). The Pilates principle. Essence, 27 (5), 45.

• Wadyka, S. (1997, April 1). The super ab-flattener everyone's talking about. Redbook, 188 (6), 53.

• Wells, G. (1998, October) Pilates body - Pilates devotees insist it really works-- especially on the Bermuda triangle of thighs, stomach, and rear. Vogue, 274.

• Whitney, H. (1996, October 1) The body In balance. Joe Weider's Men's Fitness, 12 (10), 82.

• Zimmer, J. (1996, October 1). What's in a name? Women's Sports and Fitness, 18 (7), 21.

Books:

• Ackland, L., and Gizowska, E. (1998). 15-minute pilates : body maintenance to make you longer, leaner and stronger. London : Thorsons.

• Friedman, P., and Eisen, G. (1981). The Pilates method of physical and mental conditioning. New York : Warner Books.

• Gallagher, S., Kryzanowska, R. and Speleotis, S. (1999). The Pilates method of body conditioning : introduction to the core exercises. Philadelphia, PA : BainBridgeBooks.

• Menezes, A. (2000). The complete guide to the Pilates method .
  Alameda, CA : Hunter House.

• Pilates, J.H. (1998). Pilates' return to life through contrology. Incline Village, NV : Presentation Dynamics Inc.
  [note: Originally published in 1945 as: Return to life through contrology]

• Robinson, L., Thomson, G. and Chandler, P. (1997). Body control : the Pilates way. London : Boxtree.

• Robinson, L. and Thomson, G. (1998). Body control : using techniques developed by Joseph H. Pilates. Philadelphia : BainBridge Books.

• Robinson, L., Fisher, H., and Thomson, G. (1999). The desk reviver. (Pilates Through the Day Series). London : Pan Books.

• Robinson, L., Fisher, H., and Thomson, G. (1998). The morning energizer. (Pilates Through the Day Series) London : Pan Books.

• Robinson, L. and Thomson, G. (1999). Pilates : the way forward . London : Pan Books.

• Selby, A., and Herdman, A. (1999). Pilates : creating the body you want.
  Stroud : Gaia.

• Siler, B. (2000). The body dynamic : the ultimate at home guide to strengthening, lengthening, and toning your body using the matwork techniques of Joseph H. Pilates. New York : Broadway Books.