Clinical Pilates

Clinical Pilates is a variation of Traditional Pilates. It is ideal for people experiencing musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction, post-injury dysfunction, or for those seeking post-surgery rehabilitation. Pilates exercises are adapted to the appropriate level for you and your issue and progressed when possible and tolerated.

Clinical Pilates creates balance between muscle groups, strengthening weak muscles and lengthening tight muscles with the aim of promoting optimal functional muscle control through-out the body.

At the initial appointment you will undergo a musculoskeletal assessment with Julie our Chartered Physiotherapist which may take up to 30 minutes. Based on this assessment she will develop an individualised program to suit your condition and ability. This may involve the use of a combination of large equipment such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Split pedal chair, Core align and barrel. The studio also has an array of smaller equipment which will be utilised as needed. Re-assessment at regular intervals helps to keep the focus of the sessions on track with the identified goals and any new issues that arise.

Clinical Pilates is continually shaped and advanced by current best practice guidelines.

• Back or neck pain and dysfunction
• Shoulder or elbow pain and dysfunction
• Pelvic or hip pain and dysfunction
• Knee or foot/ankle pain and dysfunction
• Post Orthopaedic surgery
• Post-injury/injury prevention
• Pre and post-natal
• Postural and flexibility issues
• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Athletes looking to improve their technique e.g. golfers, gymnasts, dancers, runners, cyclists
• General conditioning, toning and fitnessWhilst this approach is valuable in the management of multiple musculoskeletal conditions, it is also used extensively as a general fitness tool for individuals without specific injuries.