Pilates
At Best Physiotherapy we offer options of both mat and reformer pilates, as either stand alone sessions or incorporated as part of your injury specific rehabilitation program.
What is pilates?
Pilates is a low impact form of exercise that focuses on building strength, flexibility, and endurance through controlled movements. Pilates exercises typically either involve body-weight exercises performed on a mat, or using specialized equipment, such as the Pilates reformer which allows for added resistance using springs.
How does pilates help?
Pilates can help to improve posture, balance, body awareness and control, as well as overall fitness. It is particularly effective for people with back pain, as it helps to strengthen and coordinate the muscles that support the spine, pelvis and hips. Pilates can also help to improve flexibility and strength.
What happens during a physiotherapy-led pilates session?
Our physiotherapy-led Pilates sessions are tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient, so each person’s exercise program will look slightly different. During the initial assessment, our physiotherapist will evaluate your physical condition and determine which exercises are most appropriate for you given your particular presentation and your rehabilitation goals. This is the benefit of physiotherapy led pilates compared to generic pilates classes.
Each session typically lasts between 45-60 minutes and includes a warm-up, exercises, and a cool-down period. Our physiotherapist will guide you through each exercise, ensuring that you maintain proper form and technique. The technique adjustments are crucial to ensuring you are getting the most out of each exercise, and this is where Best Physiotherapy shines.
What are the benefits of physiotherapy-led pilates?
- Pain relief: Pilates can help to alleviate pain and stiffness, particularly in the back and the neck.
- Improved posture: Pilates focuses on building core strength, which can help to improve posture and reduce the risk of back pain.
- Increased flexibility: Pilates exercises can help to improve flexibility, making it easier to perform daily activities and reduce the risk of injury.
- Improved balance and coordination: Pilates exercises challenge balance and coordination, which can help to improve overall fitness and reduce the risk of falls.
- Relaxation: Pilates emphasizes controlled movements and deep breathing, which can help to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
- Rehabilitation from sports injuries in a gentle low impact way
Our physiotherapy-led pilates classes are run at the Best Physiotherapy clinic at 72 Maribyrnong Street, Footscray. Our team is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care that helps our patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you on your road to recovery.