PILATES is a strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. Mat Pilates is based on the original exercises Joseph Pilates developed in Germany in the early 20th Century to strengthen his own body as a very young man and then began teaching others.
Pilates is a mind, body, and spirit practice with benefits that include improved posture, better coordination and balance, increased lung capacity, improved concentration and focus, increased body awareness, stress management, and injury prevention & recovery.
Evidence supports the use of the Pilates method in the prevention and rehabilitation of back injuries. By retraining the deep abdominal and spinal muscles, Pilates, in combination with correct back care and advice, can help to prevent the recurrence of back pain.
Mat Pilates includes over 500 exercises and can be practiced anywhere, modified for any age, body or fitness level and it is even possible to practice the modifications of these exercises in a chair.
CLINICAL PILATES focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing. Clinical Pilates is often used in conjunction with physiotherapy or osteopathy as a means of treating a variety of injuries – particularly those of the neck and back. This is based on literature that demonstrates strong evidence to support the use of therapeutic exercise in the management of patients with injuries, especially low back pain where recent research advocates the retraining of the deep stabilizing muscles for those patients. Clinical Pilates focuses on the retraining and recruitment of these stabilizing muscles (core stability) as well as improving posture, strength and flexibility.
Clinical Pilates is a series of exercises in various different body positions which have been adapted by physiotherapists to make them more suitable for patients with back and neck pain and those recovering from injury.
Clinical Pilates is a great choice for everyone from beginners to advanced level because the exercises can not only build over time, but every exercise can be modified to decrease or increase the level of challenge.
PERSONAL TRAINING is a form of exercise that improves fitness and strength by targeting specific muscle groups. It may include weight lifting, cardio exercises, HIIT exercises, circuits
CLINICAL PERSONAL TRAINING is led by a trainer who has medical experience and can tailor each exercise programme specifically to each individual’s needs. Each programme is carefully put together following a detailed assessment based on the client’s current fitness and ability. It is aimed at people who are recovering from injury, anyone who needs help with strengthening to support other issues they may have, older people and anyone who needs guided help to avoid injury when starting on an exercise journey.
CLINICAL PILATES can be booked with either Physiotherapist, Claire Edward or Osteopath, Lucy Sonson.
CLINICAL PERSONAL TRAINING can be booked with Sarah Westrap-Boon.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call the clinic on 01732 453956