Clinical Pilates Classes at Physio Effect
Clinical Pilates uses a number of original and modified Pilates exercises and is given on a prescriptive basis. It is instructed by a qualified physiotherapist after a musculoskeletal or injury assessment. At Physio Effect, we deliver mat work, small equipment and Reformer based Clinical Pilates on a 1:1 basis and small group classes (maximum of 5 participants) as part of your rehabilitation. This may be suggested as the most effective form of treatment and rehabilitation programme for your condition by your physiotherapist on assessment.
What is Clinical Pilates?
Clinical Pilates uses a number of original and modified Pilates exercises and is given on a prescriptive basis. It is instructed by a qualified physiotherapist after a musculoskeletal or injury assessment. At Physio Effect, we deliver mat work, small equipment and Reformer based Clinical Pilates on a 1:1 basis and small group classes (maximum of 5 participants) as part of your rehabilitation. This may be suggested as the most effective form of treatment and rehabilitation programme for your condition by your physiotherapist on assessment.
The difference between Clinical Pilates and the traditional Pilates method is that you will be firstly assessed by a Pilates-trained Physiotherapist and then have a tailored programme of Pilates exercises given to you. During the session, you will be given exercises to do specific to your individual circumstance. This is usually a prehabilitation or rehabilitation programme relevant to an existing injury (e.g. back pain or post-surgical etc) or a specific condition (e.g. ante - post natal, hypermobility, fybromylagia etc) that will be discussed at an initial Physiotherapy Assessment ahead of you starting your block of classes.
New Class Wednesdays 6PM
Due to popular demand, we have opened a new class time on a Wednesday evening at 6PM from 7th October. This is a rolling class and you can start any time from 7th October. There is a “use-by” date when purchasing a block of classes which is:
10 weeks for a 6 x class block
4 months for a 12 x class block
To find out if there is space in this class or any of our other class times, use the button below:
How much does it cost?
Initial 1:1 Physio Assessment: £49
Single class: £25
6 classes: £120 (£20 per class)
12 classes: £220 (£18.3 per class)
“I have been attending Mariam’s Clinical Pilates classes and they are superb. Because the classes are small (max 5 people) Mariam is able to ensure everyone does exercises which are relevant to their individual problems/injuries.”
Antenatal Pilates Classes at Physio Effect
Some exciting news! We have a NEW Antenatal Pilates class running in our studio within our Northside clinic at Borron Street. This physio-led Clinical Pilates class aims to prevent pregnancy related issues such as pelvic girdle pain (PGP), symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), posture related pain as well as a full body programme to prepare you for the birth of your child. During the class, you will be guided through an individualised programme relevant to your stage of pregnancy and any other issues discussed during your initial physiotherapy appointment.
WHEN: Wednesday evenings at 7PM from 21st October
**CLASS NOW FULLY BOOKED**
Please contact us below if you would like to be placed on our waiting list or if you wish to attend any of our other Clinical Pilates classes which will be a mixed group, but you will still be able to do an antenatal programme due to the bespoke nature of the class.
WHEN CAN I START?
As long as you have an uncomplicated pregnancy and your midwife/ doctor approves, you can begin from any time in your second trimester if you have no Pilates experience. If you have previous Pilates experience, you may begin earlier.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
You will be required to have a 1:1 session with one of our physiotherapists before joining a class for the first time. During this appointment, your physiotherapist will be able to plan a bespoke Pilates programme for you based on your goals, requirements and stage of pregnancy. You will be introduced to the various Pilates props and equipment used during a class including the Pilates Reformer machine.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Antenatal Physiotherapy Appointment: £49
Single class rate: £25
6 classes: £120 (£20 per class)
12 classes: £220 (£18.3 per class)
You have flexibility to use the class blocks within the following time period:
● 10 weeks on a 6-class block
● 4 months on an 12-class block
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE MY BABY BEFORE I USE UP ALL MY CLASSES?
You may use any remaining class credit towards our Crybaby Pilates Classes. This is our specialist Postnatal Pilates class which you may begin once you are at least 6 weeks postpartum after a non-complicated vaginal delivery or 8 weeks if you have had a C-section/assisted delivery with any complications.
CryBaby (Postnatal) Pilates Class
We got a new piece of kit in our Studio!
Watch Nicki demonstrating our new Pilates Reformer in our Northside Studio!
We are very excited to get a reformer for our studio here at our Northside Clinic in Port Dundas - read more about the reformer here and see Nicki, one of our Massage Therapists demoing it below!
What is the difference between ‘Regular’ and ‘Clinical’ Pilates?
Interested in Pilates in general but not sure what we mean by Clinical Pilates?
Regular Pilates is conducted by a Pilates instructor, whereas Clinical Pilates is prescribed and supervised by a Physiotherapist. The difference is very important because a physiotherapist has an in-depth knowledge of injury, pathology, body function and movement patterns. The physiotherapist will assess each person and determine which exercises will be the most effective for each individual. This becomes especially important if you have a history of injury such as low back pain, whiplash, hypermobility or an athlete coming back from an injury. There will be certain exercises which need to be adapted specifically for you.
For more information on our Clinical Pilates classes here at Physio Effect, have a look on our Clinical Pilates page
