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Clinical Pilates

What is Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is a method of specific exercise which has evolved from traditional Pilates. It has the addition of Physiotherapy input and evidence based research as a rehabilitation tool for injury management and performance enhancement. Clinical Pilates focuses on training the body’s deep stabilising muscles ‘the core’.

Why is Clinical Pilates with a Physio so special?

A Clinical Pilates program run by a Physiotherapist has a strong emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of pain and injury, as well as optimal postural alignment and biomechanics.

Physiotherapists love to prescribe and offer Clinical Pilates in their clinics, as it’s an amazing exercise method for physical rehabilitation. This type of Pilates exercise also takes into account that pathologies can be sensitive to load and direction.

Training our deep stabilising muscles with Pilates provides stability, strength and control, which aides,

  • Lower back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Hip and groin pain
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Arthritis
  • Posture correction
  • Flexibility
  • Balance and stability
  • Injury recovery
  • Post surgical rehabilitation

PhysioHealth’s Pilates Studio includes a Trapeze table, 2 Reformers, Wunda chair, Balls, Bands, Bosu’s, Rollers, and the Floor!

“In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 sessions you will notice the difference, and in 30 Pilates sessions you will be on your way to having a whole new body” – Joseph Pilates.

Pilates for Fitness

PhysioHealth understands that not everyone needs rehab exercises! Some of you just want to feel and stay STRONG from the inside-out!

Pilates is a great tool for those wishing to improve athletic performance or as a progression from the fantastic results you achieved from your Clinical Pilates sessions.

Pilates Pre/Postnatal

Pilates is also a great tool to build and maintain strength as you body changes and develops through pregnancy. Pregnancy is an exciting time, and a great opportunity to focus on lifestyle, exercise and well-being. Pilates is a safe and appropriate exercise regime, guided by a health professionals.

Your Pilates program will be designed to assist you maintain your strength, posture and mobility throughout this journey, in preparation for the birth of your baby. We take into consideration your stage of pregnancy, your general health and any pregnancy related aches and pains.

We can also help you after the birth of your little one. Targeted Pilates for new Mums promotes a safe and targeted return to fitness and well-being for new mothers.

Pilates Benefits for Mums:

  • Professional guidance through individually tailored and safe exercises.
  • Strengthening of the core muscles
  • Learning to reactivate pelvic floor muscles post birth.
  • Post-natal recovery of the lumbar region and pelvic floor muscular

NDIS Pilates

Pilates can also play a part in your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support! The negative affects of various disabilities, such as MS, can be improved through muscular strength and control.

Private and personalised Pilates sessions with our Physiotherapists come under the ‘Improved Daily Living’ category of your NDIS funding.

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