Despite the popularity of Pilates as a general fitness technique, it is often not suited for injury management, rehabilitation, and recovery. Clinical Pilates for Recovery, however, is different from general or non-clinical Pilates as it is done under the supervision of a suitably trained physiotherapist and has a much more personalised approach. The exercises are also tailored specifically to each individual based on a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s musculoskeletal condition.

A Stronger Core

By strengthening the deep stabilising muscles of the body including the pelvic floor and spine, Pilates helps to improve balance, stability and movement control. This is particularly useful for people with weak or injured muscles, as it provides them with a way of improving their function whilst still providing the necessary support and strength.

Improving Flexibility and Balance

Due to our increasingly less active lifestyles, poor flexibility and weak muscles are becoming more common problems. These weaknesses can then increase your risk of injury if they are not addressed. Clinical Pilates addresses these imbalances by aiming to strengthen and improve flexibility at the same time. By improving muscle strength whilst simultaneously increasing flexibility, injuries are prevented and the joints and tissues remain more stable.

Injuries Rehabilitation

Pilates is a very effective way of rehabilitating injuries as it can help to improve the strength, speed, and coordination of the surrounding muscles. It can also help to address any weak areas of the body that contributed to the injury or predisposed you to it in the first place, preventing the recurrence of the injury.