Most people know that Clinical Pilates is an excellent rehab tool if you have pain in your back, neck or joints. What many people don’t know, however, is that Clinical Pilates offers numerous other benefits, way beyond pain relief. This means that you can definitely benefit from Clinical Pilates even if you are not currently experiencing aches or pains. What are some of these benefits?
1. Enhanced Core Strength, Posture and Stability
Core strengthening and postural correction are a central focus of Clinical Pilates. Regular practice can significantly increase your core strength (the muscles which support our spine and joints) and improve your posture.
Benefits:
- Improved body shape
- Improve balance and overall stability with reduced risk of ankle sprains/falls
- Prevention of injuries related to poor posture, repetitive movements, and sports activities and improved sports performance
2. Increased Flexibility and Range of Motion
Through controlled movements and stretching exercises, Clinical Pilates will improve the flexibility in your muscles and joints.
Benefits:
- Improved joint mobility
- Reduced risk of injury during other physical activities
- Improved overall movement efficiency
3. Stress Reduction and Mental Wellbeing
The mindful approach to movement and controlled breathing in Clinical Pilates can have positive effects on mental health.
Benefits:
- Reduced stress levels
- Improved mood
- Sense of relaxation and well-being
4. Reduced Risk of Osteoporosis
Clinical Pilates involves weight-bearing exercises where the body's weight is supported by bones and muscles against gravity.
Benefits:
- Weight-bearing exercises are known to stimulate bone formation and help maintain bone density. This helps to reduce the likelihood of osteoporosis developing/progressing.
- Reduced stress/anxiety
- Improved sleep quality
- Improved general mental health
5. Improved Mental Health and Reduced Anxiety/Depression
Exercise in general is known to reduce levels of stress hormones like cortisol while increasing endorphins, the body's natural mood elevators. Clinical Pilates, with its controlled and purposeful movements, provides a low-impact form of exercise that can be particularly soothing.
Benefits:
The regularity of the Clinical Pilates sessions and the fact that they are perfectly matched to the physical capacity of the clients is the key for success. In our practice we conduct regular Clinical Pilates sessions with groups formed based on the results of the initial Full Body Assessment, Real Time Ultrasound assessment and subsequent reassessments.
This means that the exercise programs are always kept at the level required and the progress is carefully monitored to reflect the improvements in the physical capacity of the clients, helping them to reach their health and fitness goals faster.