The latest scientific data in the field of physiotherapy, led to the creation of the Clinical Pilates method.
It is about the evolution and differentiation of the traditional Pilates method according to the modern knowledge around the biomechanical analysis and stabilization of the spine.
It is mainly applied by certified physiotherapists as it requires knowledge of biomechanics and pathology of the spine and joints.
Target Audience
Clinical Pilates is open to all people of all ages and fitness levels, even when other exercise programs are not available.
The therapist adapts the exercise program to the specifics and abilities of the practitioner, taking into account all the components of the nature of his problem.
In addition it helps the practitioner to understand how his body works and consequently how he can manage it in the whole range of his activities.
For this reason, clinical Pilates is performed only in small groups and presupposes the excellent cooperation between therapist and patient.
Indications
- Pain in the neck area
- Kyphosis
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Impact Syndrome
- Shoulder instability
- Athletic injuries
- Pain in the lumbar region of any mechanical etiology even if accompanied by reported leg pain
- Lumbar instability
- Osteoporosis
- Women during pregnancy and after childbirth
- Pelvic floor muscle weakness (Incontinence)
- Postoperative spine rehabilitation (It is the most appropriate method of rehabilitation after spine surgeries such as microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, etc.)
- Osteoarthritis of the hip etc.
Που Αποσκοπεί η Θεραπευτική Εκδοχή του Pilates;
Η αδυναμία των μυών του κορμού και ο φτωχός κινητικός έλεγχος σχετίζονται με προβλήματα όπως οι πόνοι στην μέση, την πλάτη, τον αυχένα καθώς και άλλες περιοχές του σώματος.
Η μέθοδος Clinical Pilates αποσκοπεί στη βελτίωση της δύναμης των εν τω βάθει σταθεροποιών μυών του κορμού, της ελαστικότητας, της στάσης του σώματος μας, της ισορροπίας καθώς και στη βελτίωση της αναπνευστικής λειτουργίας.
Βασίζεται και πλαισιώνεται πλήρως από ερευνητικά δεδομένα και απευθύνεται σε ανθρώπους που βρίσκονται στο τελικό στάδιο της αποκατάστασης, με σκοπό τη διατήρηση του θεραπευτικού αποτελέσματος, καθώς και στον γενικό πληθυσμό με στόχο την πρόληψη και βελτίωση της μυοσκελετικής λειτουργίας.
Mat ή Reformer;
As in Classical Pilates, so in Clinical Pilates, the exercise can be done either on mattresses on the ground or in the special Pilates reformer exercise bed. The results are equally spectacular, however the reformer may be superior for 3 reasons:
- Greater variety of exercises
- Better grading and development of resistance and difficulty of exercise
- It is basically done in personal sessions where it is even more personalized to the patient.
Of course, all you have to do is start, get in touch with the exercise and your body, do the exercises you need, have the right technique and feel the well-being that pilates offers.
Author: Morochliadis Stephanos, Physiotherapist PT, MT, RFL, Formthotics specialist