Studio Pilates

Have you ever wanted to do Pilates,  but are hesitant due to past injury,  pain,  lack of confidence about how to use the machines,  or prefer smaller classes?  Well our Studio Pilates classes at Beechboro Physio are for you! 

These classes consist of specialised and targeted clinical pilates exercises,  specific and targeted to your body and your needs.   A maximum of 4 attend this class, which ensures you receive specific and targeted exercises, and cues for your body and your needs. Our Studio Pilates sessions incorporate various pieces of equipment including reformer, trapeze table, Wunda Chair, TRX and mat exercises

All sessions are run by highly experienced clinical pilates physiotherapists.    To begin, we complete a 1:1 in-depth clinical assessment to get to know your body, understand your movement history and ensure all exercises are safe and targeted for you.  

A woman lies on a physical therapy table with her arms stretched overhead, while a therapist assists her with a stretching exercise in a therapy room.
A woman lying on a therapy table doing leg exercises with straps, while a therapist assists her with her stretching session in a gym or physical therapy room.

Class Benefits

Expect to see mind and body changes after a few weeks of consistent Studio Pilates sessions. Here are just a few of the benefits to expect from Studio Pilates:

​Improved core strength

Your core muscles are the foundation of your strength and stability. Studio Pilates will help you strengthen your core muscles so you can improve your posture, prevent pain and boost your athletic performance.

​Increased flexibility

Flexibility is important for maintaining good range of motion and preventing injuries. Studio Pilates will help you improve your flexibility so you can move more freely and easily.

Enhanced balance

Balance is essential for many activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of bed. Studio Pilates will help you improve balance so you can move with confidence.

Reduced pain 

Studio Pilates can be used to help manage and prevent pain from a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, and arthritis.

A physical therapy session where a therapist aids a patient with an exercise on a specialized table, with other patients and therapists in the background.

Clinical Pilates can help with:

    • Low back pain: Clinical Pilates is highly effective in managing chronic low back pain, strengthening core muscles, and improving posture.

    • Neck pain: It can help relieve neck pain and tension, improve head and shoulder alignment, and strengthen neck muscles.

    • Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis: This can help manage joint pain and stiffness, improve bone density, and increase mobility.

    • Chronic pain: Clinical Pilates can help manage pain from various chronic conditions, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

    • Post-surgical rehabilitation: It can help regain strength and mobility after surgery, such as joint replacements or spinal surgeries.

    • Sports injuries: Clinical Pilates can help rehabilitate various sports injuries, including muscle strains, ligament sprains, and tendonitis.

    • Pre and post-natal care: It can help strengthen core muscles, improve posture, and prepare the body for pregnancy and childbirth.

    • Postural dysfunction: It can help correct poor posture, prevent pain, and improve alignment.

    • Scoliosis: Clinical Pilates can help manage scoliosis symptoms and improve body awareness.

    • Balance and coordination problems: This can help improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls.

    • Stress and anxiety: Clinical Pilates can promote relaxation and stress reduction through focused breathing and movement.

    • General fitness and well-being: It can improve overall fitness, strength, flexibility, and core stability.

    • Hypermobility: Clinical pilates can help strengthenss core and surrounding muscles, using closed chain exercises we increase proprioception and strength, reducing future injury risk.