clinical pilates

Developed by physiotherapists the Clinical Pilates programme pioneered the link between recent spinal stability research and the original work of Joseph Pilates and his contemporaries. The exercises work with spring loaded equipment rather than free weights. The advantage is that you work on muscle control rather than strength with the exercises working muscle groups in patterns that are functional. The result is a body that works more efficiently. Athletes too are now focusing on muscle control work as the shortcomings of strengthening programmes are being highlighted by the types of injuries that are occurring.

Core stabilization training and muscle efficiency are key factors that have been identified by researchers and addressed by the Clinical Pilates approach. The programme is now seeing wide use in sports medicine clinics and rehabilitation hospitals both in Australia and around the world

general benefits

• correction of poor mechanics that underlie injuries
• improved posture and flexibility
• firmer and flatter stomach muscles
• better trunk stabilisation
• enhanced centre and breathing control
• greater resistance to injury
• overall body toning
• safe injury management
• identifying the cause of injury
• research based approach