Who can benefit from Pilates?
Example of some conditions where Pilates has proven beneficial:
- Anyone who wants to reduce stress, anxiety levels and emotional problems.
- Various back problems/pain e.g. disc problems, sciatica and spinal curvature (scoliosis).
- Shoulder, neck including whiplash problems.
- The low-impact form of exercise and gentle nature of Pilates makes it particularly suitable for people with less mobility, pregnant and post-natal women, obesity, Fibromyalgia, arthritic/osteoarthritis, middle-aged and the elderly.
- Inactive people who are generally turned off the thought of strenuous, mindless repetitive exercise e.g.weights with associated high risk to benefit ratio. Whereas, Pilates is a ‘gain without pain’ method.
- Improving posture and preventing rounded shoulders is popular with actors, musicians, models and celebrities.
- Sporting people including athletes, gymnasts and dancers frequently comment on feeling stronger, having greater stamina and being more supple.
- Developing stronger ligaments and tendons together with minimizing the occurrence of muscle group imbalances helps prevent injury and assists injury rehabilitation.
- RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury).
- CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome).
- Pre and Post Operative Surgery including reconstructive surgery, C-section and hip replacement.
- Various Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease and MS (Multiple Sclerosis).