Pilates

pilates stretch with ball: pilates instructor harpenden

Pilates is suitable for all ages and aims to strengthen the body with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.

 

What Are Pilates Used For?

If you are recovering from knee, hip or back surgery, have suffered from intermittent or chronic back pain or minor aches and pains, then you may want to consider speaking to a pilates instructor as a way to manage yourself back to fitness. Pilates is recognised by physiotherapists as one of the most effective forms of exercise. Its low impact regime (minimal direct impact to joints and vertebra) coupled with the ability to improve strength and increase flexibility, means it brings tremendous benefits in long term rehabilitation. In addition you will experience an improvement in muscle tone and cardiovascular efficiency, increased stamina and a general feeling of well being that effective exercise brings.

woman stretching out arms: pilates instructor harpendenWhat Are the Key Benefits of Pilates?:

  • Low impact exercise protecting your joints and back
  • You will improve your posture
  • You will increase your core strength and stability
  • You will improve your flexibility
  • You will develop a greater resistance to back ache, general aches, pains and minor injuries
  • You will improve your cardiovascular efficiency and blood circulation
  • You will reduce stress and gain a general feeling of well being that comes from undertaking regular exercise

Do you offer 1:1 or 1:2 personal pilates sessions?

We understand that some patients do not want to join a large class and in some cases close supervision is more beneficial to understand your specific physiological needs. Intensive 1:1 or 1:2 sessions will give you a much clearer understanding of how Pilates works and helps develop your technique before you may wish to enter a larger Pilates programme.

Aiding Rehabilitation

If one of our Physiotherapists at the Harpenden clinic has suggested that the exercise will aid in your rehabilitation and you choose to take a class, our instructors will, in conjunction with your physiotherapist, develop a personalised programme for you.

The First Time Or Years Of Experience

There is no better way than experiencing Pilates on your own or with a friend where you have the undivided attention of your instructor. Even if you have practiced the exercise for a number of years you may benefit from a 1:1 session to learn further techniques; afterall there are over 500 different movements.

 

 

How Can You Get In Contact?

If you would like to find out more about how a pilates instructor can help you, please call us on 01582 761448 or get in touch. Aishling Jordan will be happy to talk to you before you book onto one of our programmes.

How are we ensuring that our practice is safe during the COVID-19 situation?

According to current COVID-19 information and advice, Harpenden Physiotherapy are taking the following measures to protect all those visiting the clinic:

  • Screening all patients at the point of booking in line with Government guidelines.
  • Screening all patients, staff and visitors upon arrival into the clinic.
  • Providing all visitors access to alcohol-based hand sanitizer upon entry and exit.
  • Increasing the frequency and thoroughness of cleaning around the building.
  • Reminding all visitors of the importance of personal hygiene and best practices, such as regular handwashing, which are displayed on posters throughout the clinics.

For more information on our health & safety practices please read our COVID-19 information guide.

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HARPENDEN PHYSIOTHERAPY ACQUIRED BY CARTER & GEORGE

We are very proud to announce that Harpenden Physiotherapy has been acquired by The Carter & George Practice, co-owned by England Rugby International, Jamie George.

The Carter & George Practice look forward to building on the excellent reputation of Harpenden Physiotherapy, and are committed to ensuring minimal disruption in your care.

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