13/09/2021
Pilates is a low impact exercise. It involves slow controlled movement which aims to improve core strength, posture, flexibility & involves breath control.
Clinical pilates is used to treat people with musculoskeletal injuries. It is conducted by a certified physiotherapist.
It is important to select the right type & level of Pilates exercise. The physiotherapist will test your muscle strength & range of movement. Selected exercises will therefore be appropriate and although challenging not detrimental to recovery
The physiotherapist is able to identify your posture type, ascertain the mechanism of injury, work towards a treatment goal & tailor the exercises to the individual. Clinical pilates aims to treat the cause.
There is a growing trend to rehabilitate athletes with pilates-based exercises & to teach people how to move more efficiently.
Benefits of clinical Pilates over regular Pilates:
🧘🏻♀️Individualised to the person and their problem
🧘🏻♀️Recovery for return to an activity or a sport e.g swimmer or dancer
🧘🏻♀️Rehab for peripheral injuries e.g. ankle instabilities. By improving dynamic control of ones movements, one will be less likely to sustain injuries. Pilates can be used to treat hip, shoulder, knee and ankle injuries.
🧘🏻♀️Spinal Injuries - Clinical Pilates in conjunction with manual joint mobilisations and soft tissue release is an effective way to treat back pain. It also facilitates the strengthening of the deep back muscles.
Other Benefits Of Pilates
🧘🏻♀️General fitness
🧘🏻♀️greater strength and muscle tone
🧘🏻♀️Improved flexibility
🧘🏻♀️Better posture
🧘🏻♀️Increased mobility
🧘🏻♀️Reduced stress
Clinical Pilates now available! Contact us to find out more or to book a one on one session with our physiotherapist.
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