Pilates is a gentle form of exercise which improves posture, flexibility, and core strength. It was originally developed in the 1920’s by Joseph Pilates and uses mat-based exercises, as well as specialised equipment, to assist with retraining and restoring optimal movement and function.

Pilates continues to be a popular exercise option for all types of people due to its versatility. It can be of great benefit if you are:

• Recovering from injury or surgery
  • Pilates can help to regain lost strength, balance, and motor control. It’s a great way to transition back into sport or your everyday activities.
• Employed in a typical office desk setting
  • prolonged sitting often leads to poor posture, which can result in back or neck pain. Pilates can help strengthen your posture and help stretch out sore or tight areas.
• A sports enthusiast
  • Pilates can help to fine-tune the skills required for all sports. It can add that extra dimension to your current training program and increase sports performance. Plus, it’s a great way to prevent injuries.
• Pre or postnatal
  • A tailored program for pregnant women can help manage pregnancy-related symptoms like back pain. Pilates also plays a big role in post-partum recovery.
• Maintaining strength as you age
  • Strength and balance often decrease as you age. Pilates can dramatically slow down the effects of aging on your muscles, and in some cases reverse them.

Other conditions that can benefit greatly from participating in a specifically tailored clinical exercise program include:

• Neck pain
• Shoulder, Hip and Knee pain
• Lower back and pelvic pain
• Postural problems
• Chronic pain
• Improve core strength
• Rehabilitation after motor vehicle or work-related accidents.
• Recovery from sports injuries

As of April 2019, Private Health Insurers will not allow you to claim instructor-led “Pilates”. If you are interested in classes that use the Pilates reformer for rehabilitation and are covered by private health insurance extras, our small group Clinical Exercise sessions may be of interest to you. All sessions are run by highly trained physiotherapists with extensive Pilates training who will tailor a program specifically to your needs to help you reach you goals.