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The Pilates concept is a useful tool for rehabilitation and prevention of spinal and other problems. It can be used for improving strength, postural awareness, flexibility and core control in those who are looking for a safe, novel and challenging exercise with the supervision of a physiotherapist. Although a relatively recent addition to mainstream exercise, Pilates has been around for many years. It has been used successfully by physiotherapists in managing a variety of problems. The principles of Pilates have been integrated with the research of the last twenty years on the science of spinal support mechanisms. Our Pilates is tailored to the individual to ensure the best outcome. Whether you have an injury that you wish to manage, or you are just interested in improving your strength, flexibility or general well-being, we will ensure that your programme addresses your needs. In order to get the maximum benefit from your Pilates programme, the first step is an initial assessment with the physiotherapist, which involves discussing your aims, injury status, past medical history and past Pilates experience. This helps to identify the components of the programme that need to be included and also to identify any precautions or safety issues. One of the key skills that is taught as part of preparation for your Pilates programme is the ability to isolate and contract the deep stabilising muscles or ‘core’ muscles. This is taught as part of this initial session, and like any new skill, it takes some practice to master. As the core muscles are deep muscle layers, it is often hard to know if you are contracting them effectively and accurately. To help this essential skill, Real Time Ultrasound Imaging allows you and the physiotherapist to watch as you contract and relax these muscles. It allows assessment of how your brain recruits the muscles and your endurance. Often this visual feedback is the most useful tool in learning these skills. The Real Time Ultrasound assessment is included as part of your initial assessment. The next step is individual Pilates sessions to learn your routine of exercises, and to learn the use of the equipment. At the end of this step, you will have a routine of Pilates exercises that are appropriate to your aims and abilities, you will know how to do the exercises accurately, and most importantly, safely. The number of individual sessions needed will vary depending on your ability level and experience, but usually between 3 and 6 sessions. You are then ready to join the Pilates groups, which are scheduled at a variety of times throughout the week, including evenings and Saturdays. The groups are held with a maximum of 5 people, and supervised closely by a physiotherapist at all times to help ensure that you continue to perform the exercises accurately. Each person in the group sessions are doing their own individual programme that has been tailored to their needs.

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The Pilates concept is a useful tool for rehabilitation and prevention of spinal and other problems. It can be used for improving strength, postural awareness, flexibility and core control in those who are looking for a safe, novel and challenging exercise with the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Although a relatively recent addition to mainstream exercise, Pilates has been around for many years. It has been used successfully by physiotherapists in managing a variety of problems.

The principles of Pilates have been integrated with the research of the last twenty years on the science of spinal support mechanisms.

Our Pilates is tailored to the individual to ensure the best outcome. Whether you have an injury that you wish to manage, or you are just interested in improving your strength, flexibility or general well-being, we will ensure that your programme addresses your needs.

In order to get the maximum benefit from your Pilates programme, the first step is an initial assessment with the physiotherapist, which involves discussing your aims, injury status, past medical history and past Pilates experience. This helps to identify the components of the programme that need to be included and also to identify any precautions or safety issues.

One of the key skills that is taught as part of preparation for your Pilates programme is the ability to isolate and contract the deep stabilising muscles or ‘core’ muscles. This is taught as part of this initial session, and like any new skill, it takes some practice to master.

As the core muscles are deep muscle layers, it is often hard to know if you are contracting them effectively and accurately. To help this essential skill, Real Time Ultrasound Imaging allows you and the physiotherapist to watch as you contract and relax these muscles. It allows assessment of how your brain recruits the muscles and your endurance. Often this visual feedback is the most useful tool in learning these skills.

The Real Time Ultrasound assessment is included as part of your initial assessment.

The next step is individual Pilates sessions to learn your routine of exercises, and to learn the use of the equipment. At the end of this step, you will have a routine of Pilates exercises that are appropriate to your aims and abilities, you will know how to do the exercises accurately, and most importantly, safely. The number of individual sessions needed will vary depending on your ability level and experience, but usually between 3 and 6 sessions.

You are then ready to join the Pilates groups, which are scheduled at a variety of times throughout the week, including evenings and Saturdays.

The groups are held with a maximum of 5 people, and supervised closely by a physiotherapist at all times to help ensure that you continue to perform the exercises accurately. Each person in the group sessions are doing their own individual programme that has been tailored to their needs.