What is it Clinical Pilates?
Clinical Pilates is a physiotherapy-led form of Pilates designed to improve strength, flexibility, posture, and body awareness in a safe, controlled way. Unlike general Pilates classes, it’s tailored to an individual’s needs, often taking into account:
Musculoskeletal injuries or conditions
Post-operative rehabilitation
Chronic pain management
Balance and mobility issues
Sports performance enhancement
Common reasons for seeking Clinical Pilates
Counteracting sedentary desk-based work
Managing current injuries
Pre- or post-operative rehabilitation
Supporting women during pregnancy and beyond
Injury prevention and sport performance enhancement
Supporting women from peri- to post-menopause with strength, bone health, and balance
Receiving individualised, bespoke programming
Following a physio or doctor’s recommendation, e.g. for lower back pain
Struggling to grasp Pilates principles in a group setting
Training balance and managing conditions such as osteoporosis in older adults