Nuforma News What is Clinical Pilates?

Are you tired of traditional high-impact exercise routines that leave you sore and tired? Have you heard about Clinical Pilates and want to know what it is? Clinical Pilates is a unique exercise tailored specifically to help with injuries, posture, and overall fitness. Here's a look at what Clinical Pilates is and how it can benefit you.

What is Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is based on the principles of traditional Pilates but with a specific focus on rehabilitation and injury prevention. It is a low-impact exercise that emphasises proper alignment, core stability and controlled movement. Clinical Pilates is typically taught by a qualified physiotherapist or a Pilates instructor with additional injury management and rehabilitation training.

How is Clinical Pilates different from traditional Pilates?

While traditional and Clinical Pilates share many similarities, they also have some key differences. Traditional Pilates focuses on building strength, flexibility, and endurance through a series of controlled movements. Clinical Pilates, on the other hand, is designed to address specific injuries and conditions, such as back pain, neck pain and postural issues. It is also typically performed on specialised equipment, such as our reformers, which can be adjusted to meet the patient's individual needs.

The Benefits of Clinical Pilates

Clinical Pilates has many benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. It can help improve posture, balance and coordination and reduce the risk of injury. It is also an effective way to manage pain and improve flexibility, strength and endurance. Clinical Pilates can be particularly beneficial for people with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, and those recovering from surgery or injury. If fitness is your primary goal, why not try Advanced Pilates?

The Principles of Clinical Pilates

Clinical Pilates is based on six fundamental principles: breathing, concentration, control, centering, precision and flow. These principles help ensure the exercises are performed correctly and safely while maximising their effectiveness. By focusing on these principles, patients can learn to use their bodies more efficiently and effectively, improving movement patterns and reducing pain.

Who can Benefit from Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates can benefit a wide range of people, including those with chronic conditions such as arthritis, back pain and neck pain and those recovering from surgery or injury. It can also benefit athletes looking to improve their performance and older adults who want to maintain mobility and independence. Clinical Pilates can be tailored to meet the needs of each patient, making it a versatile and effective form of exercise.

Is Clinical Pilates Good for Athletes?

Yes, Clinical Pilates can be beneficial for athletes who are looking to improve their performance. Clinical Pilates focuses on proper alignment, core stability and controlled movement, which are all important for athletes to perform at their best. It can help improve balance, coordination, and flexibility, reduce the risk of injury, or even help an athlete heal from an injury. Clinical Pilates can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each athlete, making it a versatile and effective form of exercise for those looking to improve their athletic performance. Check out our Pilates for Athletes classes.

What about Reformer Pilates?

Reformer Pilates is performed on a piece of equipment called a reformer. The reformer is a bed-like frame with a flat platform that moves back and forth on wheels. It has springs, ropes, and pulleys that provide resistance and support during the exercises. Reformer Pilates is a low-impact exercise that builds strength, flexibility, and balance through controlled movements. 

In our Reformer Pilates classes, our instructors provide individual attention and guidance to each participant. Reformer Pilates benefits include improved posture, core stability, overall fitness, and reduced stress and tension. It can also help with injury rehabilitation and recovery.

While Reformer Pilates and Clinical Pilates are effective forms of exercise, they have different purposes. Reformer Pilates is a general form of Pilates exercise that focuses on building strength, flexibility, and balance through controlled movements on the reformer machine. It suits people of all fitness levels and can help improve overall fitness.

Clinical Pilates, on the other hand, is a more specific form of exercise tailored to address specific injuries and conditions, such as back pain, neck pain and postural issues. It is typically taught by a qualified physiotherapist or Pilates instructor with additional injury management and rehabilitation training. Clinical Pilates is generally performed on specialised equipment similar to our Nuforma reformer machine and is designed to help with injury rehabilitation and prevention and improve overall fitness.

While Reformer and Clinical Pilates are effective forms of exercise, they have different focuses and purposes. The best one for you will depend on your specific needs and goals.

Pilates is a unique and effective form of exercise that can help increase overall fitness, reduce pain and prevent injury. So, if you want to try Pilates, why not book a Bondi Pilates class today?