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What is Pilates?
Pilates is a form of low impact exercise which is focused on core strength and control of whole-body movements.
There are 9 principles associated with the Pilates model of exercise
There are 9 principles associated with the Pilates model of exercise
- Breathing
- Concentration
- Control
- Centring
- Flow
- Postural Alignment
- Precision
- Relaxation
- Stamina
Benefits of Pilates
The primary benefits of pilates are
This develops a base on which arm and leg movements are performed, enhancing function and performance of the entire body.
- improved flexibility
- increased strength, and
- enhanced control and endurance in the entire body.
This develops a base on which arm and leg movements are performed, enhancing function and performance of the entire body.
How Can Pilates help you
Pilates can help anyone who would benefit from moving better.
It’s whole body movement quality focus means it can help with issues in any region of the body.
Being low impact makes it suitable for injury rehabilitation, people with pain and for people who have health issues that reduce their capacity to exercise.
Pilates is a fantastic way to strengthen and tone your muscles and a great addition to any fitness program.
It is used for strength and conditioning for many sports where balance, coordination and fluidity of movements is important; think swimming, netball and AFL.
Breaking down and practicing these controlled movements allows the athlete to perform them safely and effectively in gameplay, reducing the risk of injury. As it is low impact it rarely upsets a training program, so it can be integrated into rest and low load days to aid recovery.
As Pilates is focuses on core strength and control and is low impact it can be widely used during and recovering from pregnancy.
It can aid in the recovery of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. It is very important to seek a qualified health professional to help start a post-partum exercise program and to find the best one for you.
It’s whole body movement quality focus means it can help with issues in any region of the body.
Being low impact makes it suitable for injury rehabilitation, people with pain and for people who have health issues that reduce their capacity to exercise.
Pilates is a fantastic way to strengthen and tone your muscles and a great addition to any fitness program.
It is used for strength and conditioning for many sports where balance, coordination and fluidity of movements is important; think swimming, netball and AFL.
Breaking down and practicing these controlled movements allows the athlete to perform them safely and effectively in gameplay, reducing the risk of injury. As it is low impact it rarely upsets a training program, so it can be integrated into rest and low load days to aid recovery.
As Pilates is focuses on core strength and control and is low impact it can be widely used during and recovering from pregnancy.
It can aid in the recovery of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. It is very important to seek a qualified health professional to help start a post-partum exercise program and to find the best one for you.
The Clinical Pilates Difference
Clinical Pilates is usually instructed by physiotherapist with additional Pilates qualifications. This is so the clinical implications of your injury or condition can be directly applied to the exercise programme. It is highly specified to the persons’ individual needs, whether that be a particular sport or long-term injury.
Pilates at Tanunda Physio & Health
These sessions are lead by Georgia, our Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist.
Sessions may start as a rehabilitation process after pain or injury, but anyone is encouraged to book a session and get started for prevention, health and fitness goals.
An introductory assessment session is required to gather information including history, current physical activity and client goals.
Assessment is used to screen movement, motor control and muscle strength. It is important to become familiar with the basic principles before adding more complex exercises or equipment.
These sessions are one on one to allow specific technique to be taught especially in in beginning. They are most commonly in a studio using our clinical reformer. A mat program is prescribed to compliment the equipment pilates at home.
Small groups (2nor 3 on 1) can be accommodated with individualised programs as required needs and is appropriate
Sessions may start as a rehabilitation process after pain or injury, but anyone is encouraged to book a session and get started for prevention, health and fitness goals.
An introductory assessment session is required to gather information including history, current physical activity and client goals.
Assessment is used to screen movement, motor control and muscle strength. It is important to become familiar with the basic principles before adding more complex exercises or equipment.
These sessions are one on one to allow specific technique to be taught especially in in beginning. They are most commonly in a studio using our clinical reformer. A mat program is prescribed to compliment the equipment pilates at home.
Small groups (2nor 3 on 1) can be accommodated with individualised programs as required needs and is appropriate