What is clinical pilates?

Pilates is a method of body conditioning that integrates muscle control, flexibility, strength training & body awareness. Based around developing powerful core postural muscles, all exercises are low impact & are performed on specialised pilates equipment.

 

What are the benefits of clinical pilates? 

• Alleviate pain

• Tone & strengthen muscles

• Improve posture & balance

• Enhance sporting performance

• Assist in injury recovery & rehabilitation

 

What conditions can clinical pilates help with?

Pilates focuses on activating the deep postural stabilising muscles, in particular the abdominals & pelvic floor, as well as increasing flexibility & improving the body’s movement efficiency. Because of this, Pilates is highly effective in managing:

• Low back pain

• Neck, upper back & shoulder pain

• Hip & knee pain

• Work-related pain

• Pregnancy & postnatal recovery

• Specific sports injuries & technique enhancement

• Arthritis & general joint stiffness

• Osteoporosis