The Physioworks Pilates Clinic

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Being a Physiotherapy clinic based within a functioning and established Pilates studio (Pilates off the Square) shows the commitment we have towards the client being able to use small, precise, ‘thinking’ exercise, that Pilates is an example of, as a tool to both rehabilitate and (later) prevent the recurrence of the presenting complaints. Some of our Physiotherapists are also trained Pilates Teachers.

We work closely with the Pilates Teachers or out in the studio alongside the Pilates Teachers. Some clients will have a cross-over period when they will be seeing both a Pilates Teacher at one point of the week and the Physiotherapist for more hands on therapy at a different time. Some clients progress smoothly from Physio to Pilates Teacher and may only see the Physiotherapist as required.

Some Clients require very close supervision and are recommended to one to one sessions.  We know these are expensive but our aim is to be cost effective with our treatment strategies. We encourage independence and a natural progression to concurrent matwork classes helps with both independence and cost effectiveness.

What is the difference between Studio and Matwork Classes?

Matwork classes are a group (no more than around 12 per instructor) exercise situation, closely supervised by a teacher who teaches, usually, a flowing class with exercises seamlessly moving on from each other.  This can be broken for explanation or correction depending on the individuals needs in the group.  This is a cost effective exercise form. It requires a mat and often uses just body weight against gravity for resistance. Small equipment can be used.

Studio / Equipment classes are usually a single participant with a teacher or a small group, maybe two or three participants. The exercises are more often tailored for the specific individual and uses machines such as the Pilates reformer, the cadilac and wonder chair.  Due to the higher supervision it is often regarded as a more effective form of Pilates.