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Dr Anna Maria | Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor |
Helping busy people stay pain-free, strong & energised đź’Ş
✨ Founder of My Online Pilates Programme | https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/pilates
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Unexpected feedback like this is exactly what keeps me doing what I love 🤍My Online Pilates Programme was created from m...
08/05/2026

Unexpected feedback like this is exactly what keeps me doing what I love 🤍

My Online Pilates Programme was created from my own love for Pilates (in my own living room!)… but also from a time in my life when time, money, & resources felt really limited.

I needed something that worked around real life & I knew if it could help me, it could help so many other women around the world too.

So receiving messages like this truly makes my day 🥹

And this one feels even more special because it came from one of the lovely ladies inside the group. This community has been such an incredible source of support over the past couple of years, helping me grow my business, cheering me on, and constantly reminding me of the power of women supporting women đź’›

So thank you, Ali, for trusting me & this programme enough to share your experience. Hearing that it has changed your life means more than you know.

✨ If you’re an EGG group member and missed the 5% discount code, send me a message and I’ll pass it on!

✨ And if you’re not… head to the link in bio (https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/pilates-join) & try My Online Pilates Programme with a FREE 14-day trial.

Trust Ali… it might just change your life too 🤍

Anna Maria x

28/04/2026

This is not an overnight change.

It is not instant.

But through every session, every decision, every promise you keep, you are changing. Changing your habits, changing your body.

This is how strength is built. Progressively, and consistently.

This is how confidence grows.

Keep going.

Anna maria x

Upper back pain is one of those things almost everyone gets at some point, especially if you sit a lot, work at a desk, ...
27/04/2026

Upper back pain is one of those things almost everyone gets at some point, especially if you sit a lot, work at a desk, or spend time on your phone.

And no, it’s not just because your posture is “bad.”

From what I see, it’s usually a mix of:
👉 sitting in the same position for too long
👉 stiffness through the upper back
👉 not enough strength/support around the shoulders
👉 a bit of stress/tension creeping in (Yep!)

So it’s less about perfect posture (You know how I feel about this!)… & more about not staying stuck in one position all day!

The good news?

Upper back pain generally responds really well to the right kind of movement.

Research consistently shows that exercise (including Pilates) helps reduce pain and improve function, not because it’s a quick fix, but because it helps your body move & support itself better over time.

What I usually recommend:

✔️ Move little and often
Even 2–3 minutes every hour can make a difference

✔️ Open up the upper back
Gentle rotation + extension movements go a long way (keep an eye out for a reel this week!);

✔️ Build strength (not just stretch! - THIS IS KEY!)
Think upper back, shoulders, and deep core;

✔️ Check your setup
You don’t need a perfect desk, just one that doesn’t keep you stuck - (check out my
FREE downloadable desk checklist here: https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/resources (or link in bio!)

✔️ Breathe
If you’re always breathing into your chest, your upper back is working overtime

When should you get it checked? It’s not improving; It’s getting worse; You’ve got pins & needles, numbness, or weakness; It came on after an injury.

Otherwise, most of the time, it’s very manageable with the right approach 🙌

I’ll be sharing a reel later this week with some of my favourite exercises for upper back pain, simple, effective, and easy to slot into your day.

Anna Maria x

27/04/2026

When off-the-shelf didn't cut it! - Built, Shaped & Fitted in 24hrs.

A young footballer needed forearm protection after a fracture, and nothing available actually did the job.

We had 24 hours.

So instead of compromising, we built something from scratch.

Designed. 3D printed. Heated. Shaped. Refined.

All tailored to one patient.

Not a product. Not mass-made.

Just a solution when nothing else fit.

This is what happens when clinical thinking meets engineering 🤝.

Read full story in my recent blog - Link in bio or here: https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/post/from-clinical-need-to-a-personalised-medical-solution-in-24-hours

Thank you for providing the free resource for us & to the engineer in my team that helped turn this around in 24hrs!

What have been your solutions? Would love to know.. commment below!

Anna maria x

26/04/2026

This season feels like stepping more fully into myself.

Not a finished version, but an evolving one.

Trusting the process.

Trusting the timing.

Trusting the journey.

Who are you becoming?

Anna Maria x

✨Friday Testimonial ✨ - OsteoporosisTheresa came to me shortly after being diagnosed with Osteoporosis, feeling scared t...
24/04/2026

✨Friday Testimonial ✨ - Osteoporosis

Theresa came to me shortly after being diagnosed with Osteoporosis, feeling scared to move, unsure of what was safe, & overwhelmed by all the conflicting (often fear-driven) information out there.

This is something I see all the time.

So we started with what really matters:
✔️ Understanding what her diagnosis actually means for HER
✔️ Building confidence in safe, effective movement
✔️ Introducing the right kind of progressive loading - with Weight bearing, weights & reformer sessions ()
✔️ Using Pilates as a foundation for strength, control & spinal support

We also took a holistic approach, bringing in nutrition support (thanks ) alongside movement.

Theresa now combines:
• Weekly Reformer sessions - were we focus on strength, stability, & loading exercises
• My online Pilates for Osteoporosis programme (link in bio)
• Cardio - walking & an overall more informed approach to her wellbeing.

And the result? She’s now stronger than before, moving with confidence, & has a completely different relationship with her body & her own strength.

This is what happens when we move away from fear… & towards the RIGHT kind of guidance.

If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, or you’re unsure how to exercise safely, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

đź’» You can:
👉 Book a 1:1 clinical assessment with me (DM or contact )
👉 Or start with my online Pilates for Osteoporosis programme (link in bio or below)
https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/masterclasses

Anna Maria x

21/04/2026

If you teach it strength, it becomes strong.

If you teach it stability, it becomes stable.

If you teach it consistency, it becomes reliable.

Your body is always listening.

Teach it well.

What have you taught your body this week?

Anna Maria x

If you’ve been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, the type of exercise you choose really matters.🧠 Research consistently shows...
20/04/2026

If you’ve been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, the type of exercise you choose really matters.

🧠 Research consistently shows that exercise improves quality of life, pain, physical function, & mental wellbeing, with clinical Pilates showing particularly strong effects in these areas (Fitzgerald et al., 2026).

Why? Because Pilates isn’t just movement it’s control, awareness, & confidence-building, all of which directly impact how you feel and function day to day.

But here’s the key point: The same review highlighted that low-load exercise alone is unlikely to significantly increase bone mineral density (BMD), because bones require sufficient mechanical load to adapt.

That said… Pilates is often underestimated.

Pilates CAN be load-bearing, progressive, and strength-based when applied correctly, & it follows key principles aligned with the Royal Osteoporosis Society guidance:
✔️ Progressive resistance
✔️ Weight-bearing where appropriate
✔️ Spinal-safe movement strategies

⚙️ Why this matters (physiology):
Bone responds to load (mechanotransduction):
• Muscle contractions pull on bone → stimulating bone formation
• Progressive resistance → stronger stimulus for bone density
• Insufficient load → supports function, but less impact on BMD

✨ This is where Pilates fits powerfully:
• Improves posture and spinal alignment
• Builds deep muscular support around the spine
• Enhances balance → reducing fall risk (a major fracture risk)
• Increases movement confidence and adherence to exercise

And importantly, Pilates equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, small apparatus) can provide enough resistance and challenge to begin stimulating load, especially in early or more cautious stages.

But for optimal bone health, it should be combined with:
• Higher-load progressive strength training
• Weight-bearing / impact exercise (when appropriate)
• Adequate nutrition (protein, calcium, vitamin D)

Think of Pilates as your foundation and support system, not the only piece, but a critical one.

If you’re not sure where to start, my online Pilates for Osteoporosis programme is designed exactly for this: https://www.physiopilatesbyam.co.uk/masterclasses

Anna Maria x

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