Endometriosis and the benefits of Pilates

This paper has been prepared to assess whether or not the Body Arts and Science International (BASI) method of Pilates and specifically the block system thereof, is helpful in managing the pain associated with Endometriosis. I have chosen to work with Lee Selma, a 35 year old professional woman who was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 26. Desperately wanting to manage her pain without the use of harsh medications or surgery, she agreed to begin an extensive practice of the Body Arts and Science International method of Pilates in September 2009. Although balance of the entire body was paramount, attention was directed to specific exercises from the abdominal block, full body integration (1) block, the back extension block and the stretches block. As a result, Lee has seen a reduction in pain, and she’s also become stronger, and more cognizant of her entire body as a whole.