Clinical Pilates Treatment

Clinical Pilates is a modification of traditional Pilates, developed by Physiotherapists in keeping with modern medical research findings.

What does Clinical Pilates involve?

This approach is a combined mind-body technique that focuses on strengthening muscles around the spine and pelvis and correcting problems with posture.

This is achieved through a progressive series of special exercises, which increases in intensity, as these muscles get stronger.

Pilates is often referred to as a ‘thinking exercise.’ It requires a great deal of concentration, precision and control, and is a professional exercise approach used by many physiotherapists.

Rather than focussing on the large stronger muscles (the ones normally used for sport/gym work), this technique emphasises isolating the weaker deep postural muscles in the lower back, neck and shoulder blade area. These muscles are the ones that give our body support and give us protection against pain and joint weakness.

People who have suffered from one or more episodes of back problems are likely to have very weak postural muscles unless they are specifically retrained. Pilates exercises do this, benefiting people of all ages & levels of fitness.

The benefits of Clinical Pilates include:

Reduced incidence of spinal pain
Improved flexibility
Improved core strength and control
Improved posture
Greater joint mobility
Lowered stress levels

“Overall, a body that works as nature intended!”

Pilates
Is about
Learning
Alignment & co-ordination by
Teaching relaxation & concentration skills to
Enhance your body awareness,
Stability & stamina

Pilates can be provided either on a one to one, one to two, one to three, or group sessions of up to 8 people. Courses are normally of 6-week duration, either in locations close to the practice, or within your own home.