Pilates and prevention
It is as important to prevent injuries as it is to treat them. If you are unfortunate enough to become injured it is vital to seek immediate specialist treatment and a rehabilitation programme to prevent it becoming a chronic condition.
Your Pilates goal is to break existing bad habits of posture and movement and create correct forms of movement and alignment which will last you a lifetime.
The Pilates result will be improved posture, a strong abdominal core, increased flexibility and an increased sense of well being. It produces a body awareness that you can use every day.
Today’s sedentary life styles can cause muscles in the back and legs to shorten and pull up whilst muscles in the front of the body shorten and pull down. These superficial muscles begin to dominate whilst the deeper local postural muscles become less active. The postural effect is rounded shoulders, compressed spines and a forward tilting pelvis causing headaches, shoulder tension and lower back ache.
Longer leaner muscles
Pilates requires the individual to focus the mind on the specific body part being targeted in order to achieve the appropriate movement. The lengthening of certain muscle groups allows reciprocal muscles to correctly, sequentially contract to perform a movement, thus beginning the elongation, strengthening and balancing of the muscles this improves muscle elasticity, joint mobility, strength and posture. Result a body with balanced strength and flexibility that is less likely to be injured.
Full body integration
Pilates aims to develop strength in the deep abdominal muscles and those deep and closest to the spine that make up what we commonly call the “core”. Control of the core is achieved by integrating the upper area of shoulder girdle with the trunk and pelvis. You will learn how to work from the inside out, finding the deeper muscles and moving towards the more superficial ones. This focus on core stabilisation will help to support the lower back.
Result, less back pain, better posture and core strength.
Concentration
Being a “mind- body” genre the levels of concentration required are high and sometimes difficult for newcomers. Persevere and you will enjoy discovering how the mind body connection enables you to produce smooth fluid and continuous movements. Your new “inner core” strength and control helps you achieve greater results from your resistance workouts.
Result quicker injury recovery, improved sports performance and a more graceful “you”.
The road to your new body
Remember, even if you have experienced an acute injury it is often the result of many years of habitual dysfunction. These habits cannot be broken overnight, as Joseph Pilates said “In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you will have a whole new body”
Julienne adds “I have been teaching Pilates since 2001. This training method can be practised by all ages, and is suitable for all levels of fitness. A qualified instructor can personalise an exercise programme in response to an individual’s needs or medical condition. Many of my classes have a high proportion of women attending but it is becoming more frequent for men to seek training through this methodology. I say “real men do Pilates “ they generally find it far more challenging than they originally thought and are delighted to find that it helps combat may hours sitting in the boardroom at the desk or driving the car. They are also happy to find their golf drive increases.
The Pilates technique as we know it today has many modifications to the original classical moves making it safe, effective and appropriate for all levels of fitness
Pilates should always be combined with a healthy diet and cardiovascular exercise,
I would recommend a pilates session 2 to 3 times a week, with daily 10 to 15 minute sessions for personal specific problem areas.”
Caution
If you have any kind of muscular-skeletal problem resulting from an injury or medical condition it is essential that you discuss taking up any pilates programme with your physiotherapist, doctor or a qualified Pilates practitioner before you start. Should you prefer to join an existing group class it is highly recommended that you complete a series of one to one personal sessions to become more familiar with the basic principles of the technique.
Fees
£50.00 for a one hour pilates one to one session
Introductory offer of a one hour pilates session on a one to one basis £35.00 - with the option of further special packages of 5 sessions at the discounted price of £200
What our patients say…
“I have a background in practising yoga and tai chi along with a general interest in ensuring that I remain fit and mobile for at least the next couple of decades or possibly longer. At almost 60, some of my similarly aged colleagues are throwing in the towel. I think the towel can be used as a fitness tool. In the spirit of catching people doing something right, I want to ring my endorsement both of Pilates and of the way that Julienne Arden-Rose guides, coaches, cajoles and helps me get far better results than I could have anticipated. Now that I'm approaching 60, Pilates and Julienne together are significantly helping to correct some of my physical/postural faults developed over far too many years hunched over a PC keyboard. If you are prepared to put some work in then I thoroughly recommend Julienne Arden-Rose and Pilates as a route to regaining person-shape rather than looking like a question-mark.”
For additional information call Physio2go's Julienne Arden-Rose on 0845 5214045 or
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PHYSIOTOOLS
Your physiotherapist can supply you with a tailored exercise plan to suit your requirements. Each exercise includes a video that demonstrates how to perform the exercise.
