‘Pilates
is a very structured activity geared to strengthening your posture. Enrol on
our six week modified pilates course at Health Performance in Middlesbrough.’
Chartered Physiotherapists
Our Modified Pilates programme is run from our clinic in Middlesbrough as
a six week programme. Each session can last up to an hour depending on whether
you book on to our lunch time course or evening class.
The Pilates programme is delivered by our Chartered & State Registered
Physiotherapist, and our resident Personal Trainer.
Both individuals have
substantial experience with over 25 years within their fields of expertise.
Both our Chartered & State Registered Physiotherapist and resident Personal
Trainer have sat an accredited programme run by the Australian Physiotherapy
and Pilates Institute. You can find more information at www.ausphysio.com
All
Ages and Fitness Levels
Pilates will suit all ages and fitness levels as each exercise can be modified
to suit your abilities. Pilates can also be a very powerful tool for those who
suffer with back pain, postural dysfunctions, arthritis and most common sports
injuries. If you are pregnant or have just given birth then Pilates comes highly
recommened, especially for regaining abdominal control and strength.
Check That Your Teacher is Qualified
Although Pilates is very effective for individuals with back problems people
around the country have enrolled in to classes without a proper consultation
being taken. Consequently, their back is at risk which defeats the objective
of Pilates.
As part of our professional service, you will always recieve a consultation
by our chartered physiotherapist before enrollment on to our six week Modified
Pilates Programme. You can check our profiles on the above link to the ‘our
team’ page and follow the links to check our status.
We
offer a full range of fitness products to suit everyone at great prices!
Yoga
Mats & Blocks, Pilates Equipment, Stability Balls, Video’s & DVD’s.
For
Any Occassion
We offer a selection of gift vouchers to suit all occassions.
We will even send a FREE taster voucher for you and a friend to sample our services.
You can buy our vouchers and we’ll send them to the recipient, what a
nice surprise!
The
Medical World
Doctor’s, Consultants, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists
are now realising the benefits of the Modified Pilates Programme and it’s
role in the prevention and rehabilitation of back injuries.
Back Pain & It’s Sufferers
More than 85% of the UK population experience back pain at some point in their
life. Individual sufferer’s of back pain, whether acute or chronic, rarely
have an isolated episode. It is this reason where our Modified Pilates Programme
would help by retraining the deep abdominal and spinal muscles.
Modified
Pilates
Is a body postural conditioning programme that targets the deep postural muscles
of the abdomen and spine.
The key aim of Pilates is to strengthen these targetted muscles groups to improve
the overall core stability and postural control which is essential for maintaining
good posture, balance and strength of the whole body.
Causes
of Back Pain
Low back pain and it’s diagnosis can be very complex with many types of
lower back pain having no known anatomical cause.
However, generally lower back pain can be linked to general muscle strain or
degenerative disease. In fact, those of you who have experienced a muscle spasm
from a back strain will have found the pain unbearable, possibly making it difficult
for you to walk!
Pilates
is very good physically and mentally with numerous areas of particular benefit.
The list below is by no means exhaustive but a quick guide on the key benefits
of pilates.
Postural
Problems
Back Pain & Rehabilitation After Injury
Neck and Shoulder Problems
Pre & Post Natal
Workplace Overuse Injuries such as Repetitive Strain Injury
Joint Pain & Stiffness
Great Active for the Older Adult
Joseph
Pilates: Creator & Founder
Very little is known about Joseph Pilates and his early life other than a few
biographies highlighting he suffered a lot of ill health.
Joseph was born in 1880 near Dusseldorf, in Germany. It wasn’t however,
until his time spent during World War 1 that he further developed his technique
- Pilates. A technique designed for a confined space.
After
The War
Joseph Pilates returned to Germany after the war where he trained the police
in his techniques. Joseph then went over to the USA in the early 1920’s
to open his own studio for body conditioning with his wife, Clara.
His offerings soon became very popular within the world of dance with some famous
names passing through his doors. Prior to his death at the age of 87 he had
written two books which were undoubtedly his vision for the future of his techniques
as he always felt there were ahead of time.
