What is Clinical Pilates?
Pilates is a form of exercise that was created by Joseph Pilates. Clinical Pilates is based on the traditional Joseph Pilates method, although it differs from traditional Pilates as it takes into account the participants individual physical needs. Pilates works on balance control, muscle control, lengthening and strengthening muscles. At Ebrook your session will be taken by a physiotherapist, ensuring you’ll be able to enjoy your session with the knowledge that it will be tailored to your individual needs and injuries.
How does reformer Pilates differ from mat Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is done on a bed, which uses light springs to create resistance. On the reformer you can create many variations of exercises, which can create sessions for those with high levels of pain and limited ROM, to challenging high level athletes, and all of the people in between!
Which should I choose?
It is down to personal preference. Some people find matwok Pilates is perfect for them, but others enjoy the variation the reformer can provide. If you do one, it does not mean you can’t do the other!
The reformer may be suggested as a rehab tool for your injury. It allows us to tailor you a workout plan to ensure optimal rehabilitation, alongside full body strengthening.
How will it benefit me?
If you have long term back pain, feel like your core strength could be improved, or if you want to work on your overall strength and muscle control, then Pilates is for you. We work on balance control, muscle control, lengthening and strengthening muscles.
Overtime, we will work to improve your balance, improve your mobility, to create a strong and resilient body. There will be many adaptions, allowing you to work at your level, with the option to progress when you are ready.
What is involved?
Your 1:1 reformer session will be taken by a physiotherapist. On your first session, we will have an in-depth chat about your exercise history, medical history and assess your movement. We will discuss your goals and aims of using the reformer, whether that’s injury rehabilitation or pushing yourself to strengthen and lengthen your muscles. Then we will get started, first you’ll learn the basics and then depending on your ability we will progress onwards at your own pace!
