Controlled exercise led by a physiotherapist
Clinical Pilates
Posture, movement control and muscular balance are developed through individually planned exercise programmes led by a physiotherapist.
Clinical Pilates is not a general group class. It is an exercise approach planned around the individual’s complaint, movement pattern and goals, following a detailed assessment by a physiotherapist.
How it differs from studio Pilates
- The programme is chosen individually, based on clinical assessment findings
- Sessions are supervised by a physiotherapist
- Any current complaint, injury history or previous surgery is built into the programme
- Progress is reassessed at regular intervals
What does it aim to improve?
Work focuses on posture, trunk stabilisation, movement control and muscular balance. Exercises are performed on the mat or with equipment such as the reformer, matched to the person’s level.
Clinical Pilates can form part of a treatment plan for spinal pain, during pregnancy and after birth, in scoliosis rehabilitation, and within programmes for athletes.
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Frequently asked questions
01 What is the difference between clinical Pilates and studio Pilates?
Clinical Pilates is planned around your complaint and functional status, following an assessment by a physiotherapist. What sets it apart from general group-class programmes is that the exercises are selected individually and the whole process is supervised by a physiotherapist.