Clinical Pilates is an extension of traditional Pilates regularly used by our Physiotherapy team. It is a very effective treatment tool, backed by evidence, and tailored to meet your needs. Afterall we are all unique, so generic “one size fits all” exercises are far less likely to help you reduce your pain and achieve your health goals.
Clinical Pilates allows an individual approach – your program is developed following a thorough assessment, according to your needs and to your body’s response to the exercises you are doing. It is not just about improving core strength or fitness.
The exercises included in your program will be targeted to you and your goals and will often be direction specific, depending on where your Physiotherapist determines your body’s “happy place to exercise” is. We will consider any muscle weakness, joint stiffness, balance issues, reduced motor control, along with any previous or current injuries that are impacting on your quality of life.
This results in improved balance, coordination, movement control and function leading to lasting pain reduction and prevention of injury in the longer term.
Our Clinical Pilates programs utilise equipment such as the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Wobble Board, Barrel and small equipment including hand weights, magic circle, resistance band and swiss balls.
Individual sessions and small group classes with up to 3 participants are available.
Clinical Pilates is suitable for:
- All age groups- our oldest participant was 100!
- Back pain management
- Antenatal and postnatal women
- Sports Injury prevention and Rehabilitation
- Pre and post operative strengthening
- Osteoporosis prevention and management
- Arthritis management
- Improving balance, and reducing risk of falls
- Improving strength and endurance
- Enhancing postural awareness and movement efficiency
Individual sessions and small group classes with up to 3 participants are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find our most frequently asked questions about what to expect, what to bring and how much an appointment will cost below. If you cannot find what you’re after feel free to contact us via the form on this page or Contact Us. We are here to help!
Clinical Pilates is a form of exercise guided by our physiotherapists that focuses on improving balance, coordination, movement control and function leading to lasting pain reduction and prevention of injury in the longer term. The exercises included in your program will be targeted to you and your goals and will often be direction specific, depending on where your Physiotherapist determines your body’s “happy place to exercise” is.
Clinical Pilates is supervised by physiotherapists and the exercises included in your program will be targeted to you and your goals and will often be direction specific, depending on where your Physiotherapist determines your body’s “happy place to exercise” is. This is determined by a detailed assessment with our Physiotherapists. It is not just about improving core strength or fitness, and each program is unique.
Yes. Clinical Pilates is suitable for all fitness levels, and age groups and exercises can be modified to suit beginners or people recovering from injury. We can adjust and modify your program along the way, and progress as needed to suit you.
Definitely. Clinical Pilates is commonly used to strengthen the muscles that support the spine and improve movement patterns that contribute to back pain. It is a great way to introduce exercise for back pain as it can be tailored to your needs, and you will be continually monitored to review how you are responding to the exercises.
Yes. Because our programs are created by our physiotherapists, exercises can be modified to suit specific injuries or conditions. We can accommodate any areas that need immobilisation, or positions that are not comfortable to exercise in.
Our classes are kept small with 3 participants to allow close supervision and personalised exercise guidance. We really get to know you and spend time reassessing your needs throughout each session.
Yes. A physiotherapy assessment will identify your goals and ensure the exercises are safe and appropriate for you. We will introduce you to the reformer and Trap table, and design the program with you during the assessment based on your response to the exercises.
Most people attend once or twice per week depending on their goals, exercise program and where they are in the recovery process.
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