Specialised pilates equipment including reformers, trapeze table, and fit-balls
Health fund rebates may apply
“Clinical pilates” is a modified form of therapeutic exercise used by physiotherapists to assist in the rehabilitation and prevention of
musculoskeletal injury. Specialised pilates equipment such as reformers and trapeze tables may be used in addition to fit-ball and floor exercises. A major focus is placed on developing strength of “core stability” muscles such as
the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. This is accompanied by an emphasis on postural education and facilitating optimal biomechanics.
People with musculoskeletal pain or injury
particularly if symptoms are recurrent or chronic
especially if there are motor control problems
may include post surgical strengthening e.g. lower back, sacroiliac joint, hip, shoulder, neck
Clients are individually assessed by a physiotherapist and given exercises that target their specific problem areas. Close supervision of technique and graded exercises ensure safety and injury prevention for client. Realtime ultrasound feedback may be used to assist training of “core stability” muscles. Most health funds recognise “clinical pilates” as a physiotherapy intervention and so rebates may apply.