Pilates is an effective treatment following an injury or surgery. However, standard Pilates may not be what you need. A certified instructor, often a physiotherapist, will conduct a clinical assessment of your situation and create a clinical Pilates treatment plan that specifically targets your injury and physical needs. Standard Pilates provides general core strength, stability, and endurance exercises while clinical Pilates is patient-specific where treatment plans are customised to the individual.
With clinical Pilates, the instructor, or physiotherapist, has extensive training and knowledge of exercise physiology and pathology. This is how the physiotherapist can create a targeted treatment plan. Part of that plan is to improve the patient’s situation and speed the healing process with a focus on reducing the risk of re-injury or aggravation of the injury site.
What Is Pilates?
Pilates was developed in the 1920s by professional dancer Joseph Pilates. The primary goal of the exercises he created was to assist with rehabilitation and functional movement. Pilates exercises are designed to use the person’s body weight or equipment resistance, combined with breathing techniques to build strength and flexibility. The popularity of Pilates has exploded in the past several years as it has been proven to deliver exactly what it was intended to do. Because it can improve strength and agility, Pilates has become the top method used for injury or surgery rehabilitation.
What Is The Best Treatment For You?
When your choices for rehabilitation are between standard Pilates and clinical Pilates, it is impossible to choose incorrectly as the right selection depends on several factors. However, the benefits that come from either form of Pilates exercise far exceed any negatives. Essentially, your goals and focus may help to select the best option.
For example, if you are aiming for overall health and wellness, attending a local standard (non-clinical) Pilates class may be enough to get you headed in that direction. However, if you have an injury that doesn’t seem to heal as quickly as you’d like or are recovering from surgery and wish to speed up the healing process, clinical Pilates could be the best choice.
To properly determine which form of Pilates will give you the most benefit for your specific needs, a clinical assessment can narrow that down for you. A physiotherapist can perform the assessment and find the answers you need to make an informed decision. As most physiotherapists are also certified Pilates instructors, your treatment plan can be developed quickly.
Depending on the findings of your clinical assessment, your treatment plan may focus entirely on either form of Pilates. There is also a possibility that your treatment plan will include both Pilates exercises and physiotherapy. Regardless of what format your treatment plan takes, you can be sure that you are getting the best training designed specifically for your needs.
The Benefits of Clinic Pilates
There are several physical and mental advantages to clinical Pilates. They include:
Physical Benefits
Clinical Pilates improves posture, flexibility, core strength, balance, and coordination. It also provides injury rehabilitation. It has become very popular as an injury rehab tool because it produces results. It can reduce pain, increase body awareness and help with motor control. Clinical Pilates also strengthens the pelvic floor.
Mental Benefits
Clinical Pilates reduces stress, is a mood enhancer, and helps to boost self-confidence.
Scarborough Physio and Health Have Professional Pilates Instructors on Staff
Are you seeking help with rehab? Pilates or clinical Pilates may be the solution. To find out for sure, contact Scarborough Physio and Health today. They are your local physiotherapists in Redcliffe Qld. With expert knowledge of Pilates, the professionals at Scarborough Physio and Health can create a treatment plan that is designed to help you rehabilitate your injury or assist with post-surgery recovery.
Conclusion
There is a difference between Pilates and clinical Pilates. Standard Pilates is available for anyone to take in a class. It is designed for general use providing core strength, stability, and endurance exercises.
Clinical Pilates is a next-level exercise that is designed specifically for the patient. The exercise treatment program is designed following a clinical assessment and is conducted by a certified instructor. Most physiotherapists have this training which includes a vast knowledge and training in exercise physiology and pathology.
With clinical Pilates, the exercises are targeted specifically to treat the injury or surgery site. While both types of Pilates are effective, your needs may require one over the other or a treatment plan that includes a combination of one paired with physiotherapy. To be sure, book your clinical assessment today with a qualified physiotherapist who can determine the correct treatment plan for your situation.