Pilates: Evidence-Based Approach to Rehabilitation
Pilates is a proven, effective approach to rehab, enhancing core stability, flexibility, and overall strength. Research shows its benefits in reducing pain and improving quality of life, especially for women with lower crossed syndrome (LCS). In this blog post we cover 7 benefits of Pilates and how to find new Pilates exercises from the Physitrack library.
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What is Pilates?
Pilates is a low-impact exercise method focused on improving flexibility, strength, and body awareness through controlled movements. Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, it emphasizes core strength, proper breathing, and spinal alignment. Suitable for all fitness levels, Pilates targets specific muscle groups, enhances balance, and can be adapted for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and overall conditioning.
7 benefits of Pilates
- Core Stability and Strength: Pilates is highly effective in enhancing core muscle strength, which supports better posture and overall body control.
- Improved Flexibility: By focusing on controlled movements and stretching, Pilates increases flexibility, which aids in recovery and prevents further injury
- Pain Reduction: A 2022 study by Rahimi et al., published in Physical Treatments (v. 12), found that Pilates significantly reduces pain levels, particularly among women with lower crossed syndrome (LCS).
- Enhanced Functionality: The same study demonstrated that Pilates improves the function of both upper and lower extremities by boosting core efficiency, leading to a better quality of life.
- Trunk Flexibility and Abdominal Strength: Pilates helps improve trunk flexibility and abdominal strength, which is beneficial for individuals dealing with back pain and disc herniation.
- Balance and Endurance: Particularly for older adults, Pilates improves balance, stability, and endurance, making it an effective tool in rehabilitation.
- Mind-Body Connection: Pilates emphasizes breathing, concentration, and engagement between the mind and body, which are essential for effective rehabilitation.
Source: Rahimi D, Piry H, Monajatipour E. Effect of Six Weeks of Pilates Exercises on the Function of Upper and Lower Extremities of Middle-aged Women With Lower Crossed Syndrome. Physical Treatments. 2022; 12(4):269-278. Link to Study
How to find Pilates exercises from the Physitrack library?
As a practitioner, you might want to explore these benefits yourself or add these exercises to your clients' programs. Try out our brand-new Pilates exercises in the Physitrack library. You can find these by choosing "Pilates-reformer" from the Equipment list or by typing "Reformer" into the search bar. Follow our step-by-step instructions to easily find the exercises.
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The Movement Clinic is always looking at ways to improve their patient's recovery. With Physitrack, they took a step closer to helping patients achieve better well-being and movement.
> 1100
number of employees
2018
year since using Physitrack
> 12,000
operations per year
Movement Clinic to enable movement for a greater purpose
The Movement Clinic is always looking at ways to improve their patient's recovery. With Physitrack, they took a step closer to helping patients achieve better well-being and movement.
> 1100
number of employees
2018
year since using Physitrack
> 12,000
operations per year
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