Clinical Pilates

2010-04-27T20:21:00.000-07:00

Clinical Pilates is an adaptation of traditional Pilates. It is taught one on one by a physiotherapist and may be the perfect therapy to help strengthen your core muscles and prevent or rehabilitate injuries.

What is Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is a modified form of exercise that was developed and used by physiotherapists to help with the rehabilitation and prevention of muscular injuries. Specialized equipment such as reformers and trapeze tables may be used along with floor exercises and exercises performed on a ball. Spring loaded equipment is a major component of Clinical Pilates. One of the major focuses of this type of therapy is the development of strength in the core muscles - the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. Along with this, Clinical Pilates focuses on postural education and allowing optimal movement in the body.

How Does Clinical Pilates Differ From Standard Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is different to standard Pilates in that the client is individually assessed by a physiotherapist and then given exercises that specifically target their problem areas. The physiotherapist closely supervises the client's technique and grades the exercise so injuries are prevented.

Benefits of Clinical Pilates

Correction of poor mechanics that underlie injuries
Firmer and flatter stomach muscles
Better control over breathing
Overall body toning
Identifying the cause of and injury
Improved posture and flexibility
Improved core stabilization
Less likelihood of injury
Safe injury management
One on one treatment with a physiotherapist

Who Can Use Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is suitable for people who have musculoskeletal pain or injury. It is particularly good if symptoms are recurrent or chronic, or if there are motor control problems. It can also help with post surgical strengthening, such as in the lower back, sacroiliac joint, hip, shoulder and neck. In pre-natal and post-natal women, Clinical Pilates is used to increase pelvic floor strength and control for prevention and relief of lower back and pelvic pain, and for body reshaping and toning. People that have postural problems find that Clinical Pilates is helpful as it allows them to develop awareness of their body as well as increasing their strength and flexibility. Clinical Pilates is also great for people that want to increase their muscle strength, flexibility and tone.

More Information/Pricing

All sessions are 55 minutes long and are held at the Saskatoon Pilates Training Centre. Sessions are run by Joanne Weber, a licensed physiotherapist with over 12 years of experience.

Initial Assessment and introduction to the principles of Pilates: $65
Single sessions: $80 per session
Package of 8 sessions: $72 per session (10% discount)
Package of 16 sessions: $68 per session (15% discount)

Most health insurance plans will recognize Clinical Pilates as a physiotherapy intervention, so reimbursements may apply.

Call or email for more information or to book an appointment.

381-8025
clinicalpilates@sasktel.net