Pilates was developed in the early 1920s by Joseph Pilates who used yoga-like postures and movement to rehabilitate Second World War soldiers.
He then modified the style for injured dancers, out of which the modern day method of Pilates was born. Over time, different groups have added their own movements to this workout routine; however, this style of exercise primarily involves training your muscles to improve the posture and alignment of your body.
By focusing on your core strength, you enhance the important, deep muscles of the body so that you’re better able to support the larger ligaments, tendons and joints, therefore preventing or rehabilitating from injury..
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When our muscles are weak they make compensations for each other that lead to instability and injury.
Take your back for instance: if your posture is bad, your lower back and hips will then adjust themselves accordingly, which means they are essentially out of place. Clinical Pilates, in conjunction with your treating practitioner, can assist the body to restore and maintain its proper alignment.
Clinical Pilates is the means by which functional movement can be restored and maintained. This increases performance, reduces the risk of injury and assists patients in leading and maintaining a pain free life. You will soon be able to go for a jog along the beach in St Kilda and Port Melbourne again in no time.
