Clinical Pilates for Recovery is a safe and effective exercise program led by physiotherapists for injury rehabilitation, strength enhancement, and overall functional fitness. It involves controlled movements and exercises with a focus on movement quality, body awareness, and proper alignment. It promotes core stability, flexibility, pain reduction, and improved posture. It can be used to manage injuries and chronic conditions or to achieve personal goals in a supportive and motivating environment.
Your Physio will conduct a detailed initial assessment to determine your specific condition, abilities, and goals. They will then create a tailored Clinical Pilates program to meet your needs. They will also supervise your sessions to ensure the exercises are safe and appropriate for your injury/condition.
Increase Flexibility and Maintain Balance
Clinical Pilates focuses on promoting flexibility through various stretching exercises such as spine stretches and side bends. This allows muscles to relax and become more flexible, which may help reduce pain and improve daily functioning.
Strengthen and Restore Function
Pilates incorporates a variety of strengthening exercises, such as leg circles and single-leg stands, to strengthen the entire body. This may aid in improving balance and coordination, which may reduce your risk of falls or re-injury.
Physiotherapists are trained to select the exercises that will most benefit you. They have a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, joint mechanics, myofascial health, and healthy movement patterns. Your Physiotherapist will use this knowledge to guide you in your movement pattern retraining and to ensure that you are performing the exercises correctly for optimal benefits.