The Benefits of Pilates
Pilates for Rehabilitation and Fitness
Since its development by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s, the Pilates Method of Exercise has become a well known form of physical therapy for rehabilitation. With an endless variety of exercises and modifications, Pilates adapts to fit a wide range of needs, from the athlete to the elderly.
At our Pilates studio, our Pilates instructors assess asymmetries in flexibility, strength and muscle recruitment patterns to address the patient as a whole as well as treat the injury or disorder. Pliates is known to help relieve acute/ chronic pain and speed injury recovery.
Pilates Rehabilitation is also known to help with:
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Knee/hip replacements
- Sciatica
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Shoulder impingement/tendonitis
- Parkinson's disease
- Hip bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Joint injuries (ankle, knee, hip, shoulder)
- Scoliosis
- Stroke & other neurological events
- Chronic illness
- Systemic disabilities
- Whiplash
- TMJ
- Surgery recovery
- Spina Bifida
- Car accidents
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Spine Injuries
- Arthritis
- Herniated or Degenerated Disks
- SI joint pain
Additional Health Benefits of Pilates Classes Include:
- Improves the Way Your Body Looks and Feels- Pilates helps get the breath and circulation moving as well as stimulates the muscles and spine. Many people enjoy the benefits of weight-loss and muscle toning.
- Builds Muscle without Bulk- In Pilates, we focus on the whole body to create a long, lean, toned look. We avoid frequent, high repetition exercises that build big, bulky muscles which can increase the chance for injury.
- Core Strength- The foundation of Pilates is to strengthen the core muscles (muscles in and around the abdomen and the back). Core strengthening supports a healthy back, good posture and efficient movement patterns.
- Injury Prevention- Pilates helps to protect against future injury by strengthening the stabilizer muscles. Other kinds of workouts focus on strengthening already strong muscles, as the weak get weaker. This creates instability in the body, increasing the chance for injury. In Pilates, we focus on a balanced musculature from head to toe.
- Body Awareness & Control- Pilates sessions help to teach your body how to move effectively and symmetrically. This focus and concentration also helps you to tune into your body.
- Mind-Body Connection- Like yoga, we focus on breath awareness and focused attention which helps to strengthen the mind-body connection.
- Stronger, More Flexible Spine- Moving the spine and strengthening the muscles around it helps maintain range of motion and keeps the spine supple yet stable.
- Improved Posture- Pilates helps to build muscle memory for good posture, helping you to naturally hold yourself better.
- Better Range of Motion in Joints- In Pilates, we exercise the joints which helps bring nourishing elements to the joint and maintains and improves range of motion.
- Improved Circulation- The full-body workout of Pilates helps improve circulation throughout the whole body.
- Better Neuromuscular Coordination
- Reduces Stress, Relieves Tension and Boosts Energy
- Improved Balance, Mobility and Agility
Make an appointment today with one of our skilled Pilates Instructors at one of our four Denver area pilates studios.
Our pilates sessions include rehabilitive applications, core/spinal stabilization, home exercises and muscle balancing. >>Learn more about our pilates studio.
