CLINICAL PILATES FAQ

What is Pilates?

Pilates was originally developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920's. Pilates is a conditioning exercise programme that targets the deep postural muscles to improve strength, stability and posture. The main goal is to achieve balance throughout the body, for natural and efficient movement.

The mind and body are brought together to achieve these aims through the following eight pilates principles: Concentration, centreing, breathing, isolation, routine, precision, control and flowing movement. 

What is clinical pilates?

Clinical pilates is a series of traditional pilates exercises which have been adapted by physiotherapists to make them more suitable for patients with pain, postural dysfunction and weakness, and those recovering from injury. 

 Our physiotherapists have taken additional training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. The APPI Method is a research based, clinical application of improving the way a person moves and functions in their everyday life.  For more information on this method, please visit www.appihealthgroup.com

What are the benefits of clinical pilates?

Regular pilates can help to improve your posture, strength and flexibility alongside a healthy lifestyle. Clinical pilates can benefit any patient recovering from pain and injury or anyone who wants to improve their posture.  Many patients also find that pilates is a useful form of exercise when returning to their normal hobbies or sports as part of their rehabilitation

 For further information on pilates please visit http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/pilates.aspx