Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates is an exercise-based rehabilitation approach that incorporates breathing, core activation, flexibility and balance to improve strength, mobility and function. Guided by a physiotherapist, each session is tailored specifically to your body, your goals and any injuries or conditions you may be managing.
Clinical Pilates emphasizes deep stabilizing muscles and working on your muscle activation and coordination patterns. This can help to improve function, reduce pain and build a stronger, more resilient body.
Your program will begin with a detailed assessment with a physiotherapist to learn your movement patterns, understand your limitations and goals. From there, your physiotherapist will design an individualized program and work with you one-on-one, progressing your exercises as you improve. A variety of equipment may be used, including the reformer, which can add support when needed or add resistance to increase the challenge.
Clinical Pilates is an excellent complement to the physiotherapy treatment plan. It helps to bridge the gap between rehab and return to fitness and meaningful activities. This targeted, evidence-informed approach is designed to improve body awareness, movement control and overall function.
It is also a valuable addition to pelvic floor physiotherapy and well-suited for pregnant and postpartum clients. Clinical Pilates can support strength, mobility and body awareness throughout pregnancy and beyond, in a safe and effective way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does the clinical Pilates appointments?
Clinical Pilates sessions are provided by a registered physiotherapist. Every client will begin with a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment so we can understand your body, goals, and any injuries or conditions. From there, your physiotherapist will guide you through a personalized program designed to improve strength, mobility and movement control. Your sessions may also include other physiotherapy treatments alongside Pilates to help support your recovery & overall function.
Who can benefit from clinical Pilates?
Clinical Pilates can benefit all bodies. It’s suitable for people recovering from injury, managing back, neck or joint pain or looking to improve strength, posture, mobility and movement control. It can also be helpful in pelvic health supporting conditions like incontinence or prolapse and a great addition for prenatal and postpartum care.
How can I get started with Clinical Pilates?
If you are an existing client, mention your interest in Clinical Pilates to your physiotherapist. If you’re new, you can get started by booking an Initial Clinical Pilates appointment and we’ll guide you from there.
Do I need an assessment before starting clinical Pilates?
Yes – your first clinical pilates session will begin with a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment. This will help us to understand your body, goals and any injuries or conditions so we can create a program tailored specifically to you. Every session after that also acts as an assessment, allowing us to adjust and modify your program as needed to keep it safe and effective.
Is clinical Pilates covered by insurance?
If Clinical Pilates is included as part of your physiotherapy treatment plan and is being used to address your specific physiotherapy concerns, it may be covered under your extended health benefits. Pilates for general fitness are not considered physiotherapy and are typically not covered.