What is Clinical Pilates?

If you’ve ever done a Pilates class, then you already know how powerful you can feel afterwards. According to AusPlay, Pilates ranked in the top 20 sports and physical activities in 2019. However, for those suffering from injuries or chronic pain, taking Clinical Pilates is a far safer and more effective workout.

The difference between clinical Pilates and regular Pilates

Regular Pilates sessions are intense workouts that work on stabilizing the core, improving posture, and rehabilitating injuries. Classes are led by a trained Pilates instructor in tandem with other students. These group classes will not be customised to your fitness level. This can cause more damage if you have pre-existing injuries or musculoskeletal complaints.  

Clinical Pilates treatments, meanwhile, are conducted by a certified physiotherapist in one-on-one sessions. This will mean you receive a customized exercise schedule designed around your physical needs and requirements.

The benefits of Clinical Pilates

Clinical Pilates have a wide array of benefits for you to draw from. Here are five of the top Clinical Pilates benefits:

Safet Treatment

Clinical Pilates allows you to customise your workout to your particular needs. If you have any health complaints, your teacher can create a workout plan that you can do without risking injury.

Direct Training

Your Clinical Pilates session will be conducted by a physiotherapist specialising in treating injuries through Pilates.

Healing Focused

One of the biggest Clinical Pilates benefits is that it has a single focus – to help you heal and regain your full mobility and functionality. This targeted approach makes it far better suited to recovery compared to a regular group class with a regular plan.

Low-maintenance

Getting injured means weeks of being prevented from your exercise routine. When your fitness goals are derailed like this, it is immensely frustrating, especially for athletes or those with regular workout schedules, however, Clinical Pilates custom plans mean you’ll be able to keep working out throughout the healing process.

Scientific and Proven

You’ll receive a comprehensive initial assessment with the physiotherapist and will have your recovery process carefully monitored throughout the entire process. Active treatment also means you’ll have the satisfaction of actively working towards your healing, instead of just waiting around.

Who should try clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates are best for people suffering from musculoskeletal injuries. Here are five of the world’s leading causes that people receive treatment for.

1. Chronic pain

Clinical Pilates helps with managing chronic pain and improving your mobility and quality of life. Chronic pain is caused by illnesses like osteoarthritis and sedentary lifestyles.

2. Professional athletes

You can work with a physiotherapist to become stronger, and more flexible, or prevent any future injuries. You don’t have to be an athlete either! Dancers, runners, or even those with busy jobs will benefit from Pilates.

3. Post-surgery or injury rehabilitation

Clinical Pilates is most effective in the weeks immediately after surgery or injury. Typically, it starts after a full consultation and examination of your medical records. Learning from a trained professional can help you avoid future injuries too, ensuring you never need to return.

4. Pregnancy

Clinical Pilates will help strengthen your pelvic floor, enabling a significantly easier birthing process. Customised to be as safe as possible, these sessions will take into account your health, fitness level, and stage of pregnancy to provide a smooth and easy experience.

5. Posture correction

Back pain comes from many causes such as incorrect posture during rest or physical activity. Clinical Pilates mitigates this pain by correcting posture, relearning movement, and improving muscle strength during clinical pilates treatments.

Where to start?

If you don’t know where to start then don’t worry because we’ve also together an expert article on what’s best for you: Yoga or Pilates. If you would like to book an appointment for Clinical Pilates, Avaana can help you find one near you.