Clinical Pilates is a tailored, physiotherapist-led exercise program designed for rehabilitation, injury recovery, and chronic pain management. Unlike general fitness Pilates, it begins with a personalized physical assessment to create a targeted plan focusing on strengthening, posture, and core stability, often utilizing equipment like reformers, matwork and weights.

At Physical Edge Healthcare we have a strong focus on evidence based practice. We treat with individualised exercise programs to promote correct body function and alignment by improving posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.

At Physical Edge Healthcare we focus on the individual. We value specificity and attention to detail, tailoring your treatment to directly address your personal goals and maximise your own strength and wellness.

Your indivdualised exercise program works wonders for stress relief, mental balance and improving strength and stability in the body. An effective session involves concentration, breathing and a strong mind body connection, along with a great workout.

Whether you are recovering from an injury, wanting to maintain or increase your exercise pre/postnatally or looking for something to complement and enhance your pre-existing exercise program, Clinical Pilates is the answer. Everyone is welcome!

Key Features of Clinical Pilates

• Physiotherapist Led: Sessions are supervised by professionals with in-depth knowledge of injury rehabilitation and musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Individual Assessment & Customization: Before starting, a, thorough consultation ensures exercises address specific injuries, limitations, and personal goals.
• Targeted Rehabilitation: It is highly effective for recovery from surgery, acute injuries, and managing chronic pain, such as lower back pain, hip, or shoulder issues.
• Equipment Use: Programs may include specialized equipment like reformers, trapeze tables, and Wunda chairs, alongside floor-based exercises (mats, balls, rollers).
• Small Groups/4:1: Typically delivered in small 4-person supervised groups to ensure proper form and progress tracking.

 

Pre-Assessment

Before starting your program, a one-on-one assessment with the physiotherapist is required, which allows your practitioner to take a thorough medical and injury history in order to formulate the best exercise plan for you with your strengths, weaknesses and goals in mind.

A real-time ultrasound may be used to assist in your assessment of core and pelvic activation. Although not always required, this can help us properly assess your pelvic floor function, which will in turn help us work out what the appropriate treatment option is for you.

 

Equipment Sessions

Our equipment sessions utilise our entire gym setup. It includes two clinical Pilates reformers, a trapeze table and a split box/chair along with a wide array of weight, foam rollers and other exercises which aim to improve functional activity. Each session is 60 minutes long and has a maximum of 4 people, which allows our trained Physiotherapists to ensure a supportive atmosphere with personal attention.

 

What do I bring?

• Comfortable exercise clothes
• Socks
• Water bottle
• X-rays and scans to your pre-pilates assessment
• Fpr post partum assessemnt, please come to your appointment with a full bladder to allow for optimal use of the real-time ultrasound.

 

Private sessions are available by appointment.

Health fund rebates are available.

If you are interested or require any further information, please call our friendly staff.