Pilates is a system of exercises designed to develop your core strength and stability. From a physiotherapist’s perspective, Pilates has a number of preventative and rehabilitative benefits, including:
- improves posture
- increases core strength, stability and peripheral mobility
- helps prevent injury
- balances strength & flexibility
- heightens body awareness
- no-impact, easy on the joints
- can be customized to suit everyone from rehab patients to elite athletes
- improves performance in sports (golf, skiing, skating etc.)
- improves balance, coordination & circulation