Pilates

The Physiotherapy Unit at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth provides expertly guided pilates classes and one-on-one pilates sessions.  These can be part of a rehabilitation programme or for strength, conditioning and maintaining a healthy figure. 

Classes are available for all levels from beginner to expert.

For a healthier body that moves well you need a strong core. Pilates involves mental and physical training to develop the deeper central core muscles in the abdomen and back. It is very effective at dealing with muscle imbalances in the body, releasing muscles that are tight and strengthening those that are weak. The exercises are also used to treat specific problems, such as:

• Low back pain
• Neck and upper back stiffness and pain
• Knee and hip problems
• Tight hamstrings and calves
• Shoulder tightness

For further information on all pilates sessions and classes, contact the physiotherapy unit on 020 7806 4010

Antenatal and Postnatal Pilates

Our women's health physiotherapist offers specialist pilates classes and sessions during and after pregnancy.  Pilates is one of the safest forms of exercise during and after pregnancy, provided it is correctly supervised. 

Exercise during pregnancy is important and has many health benefits. It enables you to have a more positive experience of pregnancy, whilst preparing you for labour.

Regular pilates during pregnancy will facilitate your return to your pre-pregnancy physique following the birth of your baby, whilst helping to safeguard you against continence problems and prolapse.

Postnatal pilates is safe, it can be started relatively early in the postnatal period and can accelerate your postnatal recovery and help you safely return to your pre-pregnancy figure

For further information on our antenatal and postnatal pilates classes, along with all our women's health physiotherapy services, please visit our dedicated website: www.womensphysiotherapy.org.uk