Pilates is having its moment in the spotlight, and for all the right reasons. There is mat pilates, reformer pilates, chair pilates and hot pilates. But have you ever heard of Clinical Pilates?
What Is Clinical Pilates?
Clinical Pilates is specifically designed to focus on rehabilitation exercises, making it perfect for anyone who is seeing a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist, to help aid their recovery. The classes are designed by professional Physios and Exercise Physiologists, rather than a pilates instructor, meaning that the exercises are modified to suit client needs, and class sizes are usually much smaller, or private, to cater for individual needs and abilities.
Who Is Pilates For?
Clinical Pilates is for everyone; no matter their age, gender or ability. The great thing about pilates practice is that it is easily modified, meaning if you have a movement restriction, injury or other, the class can be adapted to suit how you move.
How Does Clinical Pilates Benefit You?
Clinical Pilates can help to improve functionality, assist in injury recovery, managing acute and chronic pain, and enhance the overall quality of life of clients.
Known for its low-impact and reduced joint-loading exercises, it is gentle on the joins, and suitable for conditions like arthritis and hyper-mobility. It helps clients to be more aware of their bodies and improve their posture, along with stabilising their core and strengthening smaller muscles which aren’t targeted in generic gym exercises.
Another key benefit is the improvement to mental wellbeing. At C2M, we believe that movement is medicine, and that moving your body is a form of self-care that everybody can access in one way or another. Clinical Pilates can help trigger the release of endorphins, which are the happy chemicals in the brain, leading to a calm mind and nervous system, and a stronger mind-body connection.
C2M’s Approach To Clinical Pilates
At C2M, we offer small group Clinical Pilates classes, or private pilates sessions for our clients. Run by our qualified Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, they are trained in progressive movement for a range of clients, including injury, post-surgery, chronic pain, pre and post-natal, and elite athletes. Our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists may recommend Clinical Pilates to you as part of your tailored exercise program.
Move Better With Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates can be beneficial for a range of chronic pain issues, injuries and other movement limitations. With small class sizes, run by a dedicated and experienced Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist, C2M offers boutique Clinical Pilates and group fitness classes at Bowen Hills and Rosewood.
Contact our friendly team today, book your appointment online, or visit one of our clinics in-person.