What Is Clinical Pilates?
Joseph Pilates developed the classical Pilates method in the 1920s. Originally called Contrology, it was a set of exercises designed to build fitness and bring body, mind and spirit into harmony.
Clinical Pilates adapts the classical method specifically for people undergoing rehabilitation.
It is used after musculoskeletal injuries or trauma and surgery, for patients with neuromusculoskeletal or cardiorespiratory conditions, to prevent future problems, and for anyone wishing to start exercising with correct movement patterns.
How Does It Help My Health and Spine?
Concentration
Breathing
Joint Stabilisation – Mobilisation
Joint Stabilisation – Mobilisation
Control
Control
Coordination
Coordination
Strength
- Breathing: correct function and rhythm.
- Core: developing strength and function in the muscles at the centre of the body (abdominals, back muscles, pelvic muscles and deep spinal muscles).
- Alignment: training correct posture and limb positioning in space.
- Motor control: restoring muscle balance and learning correct movement techniques.
- Mindfulness: connecting mind and body.
What are the benefits?
We assess each participant before planning their Clinical Pilates classes, creating an individual rehabilitation plan with goals agreed together.
We adapt the exercises to the right level: safe to perform, yet challenging enough to improve function and achieve the best results.
The main goals are:
- reducing pain and symptoms,
- correct posture
- returning to functional, everyday and sporting activities,
- preventing injuries,
- and improving the fitness and health of every Clinical Pilates participant