You’ve probably heard of Pilates, but very few people are aware that Physio-led Pilates even exists. This raises the question – what is Physio-led Pilates?

As the name suggests, Physio-led Pilates combines the core principles of Pilates with the expertise of our Physiotherapists. The benefit of this is that Physiotherapists make use of their anatomical knowledge to ensure that you are performing exercises safely and effectively, whilst providing personalised guidance that’s right for you, your body and your needs.

Our physiotherapists design Pilates exercises specifically for your rehabilitation and injury recovery needs. With their deep understanding of anatomy and movement mechanics, they create targeted exercises and provide personalised guidance to help you strengthen weakened muscles, improve joint mobility, and enhance overall functional capacity.

Pregnancy and childbirth place unique demands on a woman’s body. Our Physio-led Pilates sessions are designed to support you through every stage of this journey. During pregnancy, Pilates can help you maintain strength, flexibility, and posture, reducing discomfort and preparing your body for childbirth. Postnatally, our sessions focus on rebuilding core strength, addressing diastasis recti (abdominal separation), and promoting overall recovery, ensuring you regain your fitness safely and effectively.

Pelvic health is crucial for overall well-being, especially for women dealing with issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, or prolapse. Our physiotherapists specialise in pelvic health and incorporate targeted Pilates exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, improve stability, and address any dysfunction. These sessions help restore confidence, reduce symptoms, and enhance your quality of life.

The physical and hormonal changes that accompany menopause can lead to various challenges, including decreased bone density, joint stiffness, and muscle loss. Our Physio-led Pilates sessions are designed to address these changes by focusing on strength training, flexibility, and balance. We tailor the exercises to help manage symptoms, improve bone health, and maintain muscle mass, ensuring you stay active and healthy during this stage of life.

Core strength is foundational to overall physical well-being, impacting posture, balance, and movement efficiency. Our private sessions place a strong emphasis on developing your core strength and stability through a series of controlled movements and exercises, tailored to your unique needs. This focused approach not only alleviates back pain, but also enhances overall body stability and balance.

Physio-led Pilates at Pure Sports Medicine includes dynamic stretching and controlled movements to promote flexibility and increase your range of motion. Our physiotherapists customise each session to target specific muscle groups or areas of stiffness, facilitating improved flexibility without compromising joint integrity. Enhanced flexibility reduces the risk of injuries and enhances overall mobility.

Chronic pain, often stemming from muscular imbalances or poor movement patterns or false beliefs about your pathology, can significantly impact daily life. At Pure Sports Medicine, our Physio-led Pilates sessions address the underlying issues contributing to your pain. Through graded exposure, targeted corrective techniques, we help improve your posture, alignment, and muscle balance, providing relief and preventing recurrence.

Pilates emphasises mindfulness and body awareness through focused breathing and controlled movements. Our private sessions provide a supportive environment for you to connect with your body, fostering relaxation and stress reduction. The mindful approach to Pilates enhances mental clarity, reduces anxiety, and promotes overall well-being.