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RINGWOOD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPINAL CLINIC

LEADERS IN MUSCULOSkELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY

What is Clinical Pilates?

Clinical Pilates is a personalized exercise program to assist in spinal and limb stability. Joseph Pilates (1880 -1967) has given his name to the form of low-impact exercise developed by him in Europe. Pilates was interested in the mind-body connection, blending aspects of Yoga, Zen meditation and martial arts. ‘Clinical Pilates’ has flowed from these ideas to the medical framework, assisting physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of musculo-skeletal injuries and their prevention.

Initially used by Dance Arts, we now know that people from many different activity and work backgrounds can improve postural and stabilising muscles using Pilates. With the guidance of a qualified physiotherapist, this approach is helpful in preventing back pain and lowering the likelihood of it returning.

Who will benefit from Clinical Pilates?

Ringwood Physiotherapy and Spinal Clinic is available to assist with the management of patients with spinal pain, including neck and back complaints as well as people wanting additional fitness and trunk strength. Clinical Pilates aims at treating and managing patients of all age groups who may be experiencing:

·                 Mechanical back pain

·                 Ostearthritic conditions

·                 Obstetric back pain

·                 Pre and post spinal surgery pain

 

Clinical Pilates

What does it cost?

All group Pilates sessions cost $30.00 per class. Depending on the level of cover with your health insurance, you may be reimbursed for the supervised Pilates session. Please note that if you are a WorkCover, TAC or DVA patient, your insurance company will pay for the Pilates sessions. 

What do I need to bring?

You should wear comfortable gym clothing. Please bring a towel and a bottle of water to your Pilates session.

Can we use the equipment at other times?

The Pilates reformer couch, mats and circuit room is available to clients on an as-needed basis outside of class times. This is available to people with experience in the techniques and machines. Please check with your treating practitioner about this option. A fee for service of $15.00 per session applies. 

Future questions?

If you have any further questions, please contact Ringwood Physiotherapy & Spinal Clinic and speak to one of our trained consultants.

 

For more information, email: admin@ringwoodphysio.com

About the Program?

Clinical Pilates classes vary in size from 1:1 to groups of up to 5, depending on the patient needs and ability. Your therapist will devise a program that is suitable to your specific needs.

Instruction in the Pilates approach may utilize a variety of equipment including Swiss balls and the Pilates reformer couch.

Kerry McLoughlin is one of our qualified physiotherapists,  demonstrating a Clinical Pilates exercise known as ‘mermaid’.

 

Kerry conducts Clinical Pilates classes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Chris Tubb is one of our qualified physiotherapists, treating a patient using the Pilates Reformer.

 

Chris conducts Clinical Pilates classes every Monday (refer to the time table below).

Clinical Pilates includes exercise on the reformer.