Clinical Pilates

Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates and is an exercise approach to core stability and postural alignment. One of the key concepts of Pilates is segmental stabilization of the spine, giving the limbs a stable platform from which to function effectively. Pilates is a well recognised exercise method and is becoming increasingly popular worldwide as it encourages conscious control of movement and good postural habits.

It is highly recommended that clients have one-on-one clinical pilates before they join any pilates group class. This will ensure that they have learnt the correct core activation technique and will be able to benefit from pilates rather than damaging their spine.

Benefits of undertaking Pilates exercises with Physiotherapists include:

• Sound anatomical knowledge
• Clinical specificity of pain behaviour
• Stronger core
• Specific retraining of appropriate muscle groups
• Injury prevention
• Increased muscle tone and body awareness
• Exercise rehabilitation for movement disorders
• Improved balance and co-ordination
• Enhanced sports performance
• Decreased recurrence of back pain
• Restoration of normal posture and function
• Muscle flexibility

Pilates is suitable for:

• Neck, back and pelvic pain
• Ante and post natal
• Sports injury prevention
• Arthritis
• Chronic pain
• Poor posture and alignment
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Stress relief
• People of all ages with no pain or injury