What is pilates?

Pilates is an exercise regime using specific floor based exercises and spring resisted equipment to train the body's deep postural muscles. Key areas trained are the deep abdominal and lower back muscles, deep pelvic and hip muscles, and the upper and middle back muscles.

The purpose of training these muscles is to provide stability, strength and control to the lower back, pelvic and hip joints, upper back, neck and shoulder regions.

What is clinical pilates?

Scooter - lower back, abdo and gluteal strengthening

Following an initial assessment of any injury/pain or postural problems present, the clinical pilates instructor builds an individualised program tailored according to assessment findings as well as to particular sports or activities if appropriate.

Who can benefit?

• People with pain or an injury
• Low back pain/injury
• Neck and upper back pain
• Recurrent hamstring, groin or shoulder injuries
• Post surgery - spinal, shoulder, hip, knee
• Athletes and sports people of any level
• Performance enhancement - through improved biomechanical efficiency
• Injury prevention - through correction of poor biomechanics and muscle imbalances
• Pre and Post-natal women
• Pre-natal - prevention and relief from low back and pelvic pain
• Post-natal - body reshaping and toning
• People interested in general fitness and body toning
• Improved posture and flexibility
• Improved muscle strength and tone
• Firmer and flatter stomach muscles

Session details at OPSMC:

• Monday-Saturdays
• After hours and lunchtime appointments available.

Fees:

All sessions are claimable if you have private health insurance EXTRAS. Fund claims are processed on the day of visit via the HICAPS system.
Workcover and TAC patients welcome - Patients are required to pay on the day and claim from insurer.  Patients may be out of pocket.

Cancellation/change of appointment:

We require at least 8 hours notice of change of appointment / cancellation, otherwise a cancellation fee may apply.

Clinical Pilates Gallery

• View images of sample Clinical Pilates exercises