Clinical Pilates: Gentle Therapy for Pain and Joint Dysfunction

Clinical Pilates is a specialized form of the famous exercise program utilized in physiotherapy. Safe, gentle and effective, exercises can be performed with or without external equipment, depending on the patient’s individual needs. The clinical Pilates sessions at Physiotherapy Centre Bendigo has a myriad of uses including improved movement, function and to provide strength to the body’s core.

pilatesPrescription clinical Pilates shouldn’t be confused with the type of Pilates exercise programs offered at gyms and fitness centers. Clinical Pilates is a specialized type of therapeutic exercise designed to address joint dysfunction, mobility issues, and pain relief.

Pilates is especially beneficial for those suffering from pain that originates from a variety of sources. It’s effective in relieving pain in the spine, neck and shoulders, along with dysfunction in joints. It can also be used in the treatment of sports injuries and may be part of a program designed for you by a sports physio Bendigo. The method aids those suffering from acute and chronic diseases to improve flexibility, function, and manage their symptoms successfully.

Clinical Pilates utilizes flowing movements to assist clients to maintain function throughout the body and thereby improve the overall quality of life. The specialized therapy is offered for patients at all mobility levels, from beginners to professional athletes. The exercises keep people mobile and are effective for those recuperating from injuries or require rehabilitation.

Patients participating in clinical Pilates will learn concentration, centering and control techniques that that are beneficial physically and mentally. Precision movements are coupled with coordinated breathing to help clients focus on improved movement. Patients build body strength and improve posture that aids in the prevention of falls and injuries.

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The benefits of clinical Pilates are well known to professional and Olympic-class athletes. It helps build balance, coordination and aids in preventing injuries. Pilates builds pelvic and core strength that’s essential in a wide range of athletic endeavors and keeps spinal joints limber. It’s beneficial for athletes at all levels of ability, training and competition.

Pilates has changed and evolved significantly since its development in the early 1920s. In the 1950s, it was an accepted form of training and artistic exercise for dancers. As the benefits became more obvious across multiple disciplines, clinical Pilates became an effective and efficient therapy for treating pain, joint dysfunction and helping in the rehabilitation process.

The practice can be reached by phone at 03 5442 4044 or by visiting Physiotherapy Centre Bendigo online.