Clinical Pilates

What is Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is a physiotherapist-led body training regimen developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century in Germany.

It is focused on improving posture, balance, core stability, strength, flexibility, and breathing. 

As a low-impact exercise that focuses on the human body's core and key muscle groups, Clinical Pilates is often used by physiotherapists to help patients recover from injuries or improve their overall health and fitness.

Pilates vs. Clinical Pilates

You might be wondering, "What's the difference between Pilates and Clinical Pilates?" Unlike regular Pilates, Clinical Pilates is:

• Tailored to each person
  Each session is carefully crafted to satisfy your constraints, injuries and fitness level. This ensures you reach your goals safely and effectively.
  
• Focused on technique
  You will learn proper form to avoid injuries, maximise results and develop control and awareness of your movements for better coordination and balance.
  
• Equipment based
  Specialised equipment, such as reformers and trap tables, adds variety and challenge, targeting specific muscles and enabling safe progression even with physical limitations.

The Benefits

Clinical Pilates offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it improves your posture by strengthening the core muscles and stretching the spine. It enhances balance and control by training the body to move in a coordinated and efficient manner. It promotes core stability by strengthening the abdomen, back, and pelvis muscles. It builds strength by targeting all major muscle groups. Finally, it increases flexibility by stretching muscles and joints, improving breathing and respiratory muscle function, and enhancing the body's ability to oxygenate the blood.