Pilates

The Pilates method was developed in Germany in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, who designed the exercise form with an emphasis on the mind-body connection.

Performed with concentration, precision and a focus on breathing, Pilates emphasises quality of movement rather than mindless repetition. Controlled flowing movements target postural and core muscles around the spine, pelvis and torso, enhancing stability and mobility, hereby alleviating pain and preventing dysfunction.

Functional Pilates

Pilates is not generally a cardiovascular exercise and so is appropriate for all ages and activity levels. At PowersPhysio we teach functional Pilates, combining our knowledge of anatomy and pathology with the principles of Pilates. We adapt exercises for those who are injured, and include many more functional exercises in our teaching than the traditional Pilates repertoire.

Starting Pilates

Before starting Pilates, an assessment is required to highlight your problem areas.

You can then choose to join a class or continue with individual sessions. Individual sessions provide focused attention and can help to speed up the rehabilitation process. Individual reformer sessions are available in Bergvliet.

Before joining a class, you should complete between 2 and 4 individual sessions, depending on your level of competence. This ensures that you learn the correct techniques and gain maximum benefit from the classes. If you have done Pilates before or have financial constraints, this can be negotiated.