In Addition To Physical Therapy
Rehabilitative Pilates, also known as Pilates for Rehabilitation, is a combination of Pilates exercises that are chosen to remedy the situation you are in following surgery, medical treatment or injury. This program is commonly used in conjunction with or following physical therapy. Often, we are not completely recovered after the medical profession declares us “well”. There is a definitive gap to where we were before and to what we imagine quality of life to be. This is where Pilates for Rehabilitation addresses the issues you are concerned with. Physical therapists around the world consider Pilates as one of the most flexible forms of alternative rehabilitation. An efficient Pilates session provides a higher degree of flexibility compared to other therapy options. Depending on how severe the situation is following injury or surgery, Pilates can be modified depending on the person’s ability and comfort level. Pilates is great for rehabilitation because it emphasizes complex, coordinated motions that involve the whole body. This not only produces physical improvement across a wide range of body parts, but it also requires practitioners to maintain intense mental concentration, which also supports recovery and pain management.
Another area Pilates for Rehabilitation has shown great success is in the management of chronic conditions. Clients with Arthritis, Osteoporosis, MS and other chronic ailments rely on regular exercise to maintain the quality of life they have. However, not all exercise is the same. While cardiovascular and strength training have some powerful benefits, they may be damaging to some people with chronic health conditions. Among the most popular exercise programs for patients with chronic conditions is Rehabilitative Pilates. The benefits are improved overall health, more pain tolerance, elevated mood and greater joint mobility.
Because Pilates is low impact you can enjoy all the cardiovascular and strengthening benefits of other exercises with almost none of the wear and tear. Conventional physical therapy often involves patients being given a set of exercises that may be too hard for them to tolerate. It might be that they cause to much pain or perhaps they are not aware of how to position their body for maximum results – something that Pilates teaches you to do. In addition, clients become responsible for their own rehabilitation and enjoy feeling in control again. It’s not just coming to the therapist, lying down and having them do all the work. With Pilates, we learn where our body is in space and how to identify the best movement sequence. All these factors contribute to a positive movement experience which greatly facilitates chronic condition management.
Individual Care and Attention
Rebel Moves Pilates for Rehabilitation offers private sessions geared towards individualized solutions. The principles of Pilates are great for rehabilitation from injury, surgery or medical treatment and for managing your health with chronic conditions. However, this type of Pilates must be applied in conjunction with precise techniques, or they can aggravate the situation. Choose the best Pilates instructors trained for Rehabilitative Pilates to help you recover. With our studio here in Wake Forest, you can look forward to working with instructors who care and are skilled in convalescence support. Contact us or book a session today!
