Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing. It is often used in conjunction with physiotherapy as a means of treating a variety of injuries, particularly those of the neck and back.

Although Pilates can be extremely beneficial for patients with certain injuries it needs to be specific to the individual and not used as a generic tool for everyone. 

Clinical Pilates (as distinct from generic Pilates classes) identifies this key issue by applying carefully selected exercises for people with specific injuries. Recent research* has proven that specific exercise is effective in the management of low back pain and prevention of recurrence.

We have chosen the Clinical Pilates model of exercise because it emphasises the teaching of pathology specific exercises and through the addition of real-time ultrasound and pressure biofeedback we ensure optimal gains whilst minimizing the likelihood of injury aggravation.

* Research references - Hides JA, Richardson CA, Jull GA 1996. Mulitificulus muscle recovery is not automatic following resolution of acute first episode low back pain. Spine 21:2763-2769