Physio Pilates is not a single treatment method combining both. It is something people search when they’re looking for a clinic that offers physiotherapy and Pilates under one roof. If that’s you, you’re in the right place.
At our studio in Balgowlah Heights, we offer Physiotherapy and Pilates. Both are available, you can choose one or both, depending on what your body is telling you.
Two Services, One Place
Physiotherapy is what you would book for an injury, ongoing pain, or post surgical rehab. Starting with a thorough clinical assessment, it follows a treatment plan. Reformer Pilates is a low impact style of resistance and mobility training performed on a reformer Pilates machine. It can be integrated into your regular exercise routine to build core strength and stay active.
The Benefits of Physiotherapy
A physiotherapist’s job is to work out what is actually causing your pain or restriction, not just treat the symptom in front of them. That usually starts with a proper assessment, followed by a plan built around your specific injury. Whether that is a joint problem, a muscle strain, nerve pain, or recovery after surgery.
The benefits include relief from acute or chronic pain, a faster and safer return to sport or daily activity after an injury, guided rehab following surgery, and a reduced chance of the same injury happening again.
The Benefits of Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates uses a spring loaded bed to add adjustable resistance to classic Pilates movements, which makes it easy to scale up or down depending on your strength and experience. Because it is low impact, it puts far less strain on your joints than most gym based training, which is why it works for such a wide range of fitness levels!
When you do Pilates, you are building on your core strength, better posture, and greater overall mobility. It’s the kind of body awareness that you carry with you every day, and throughout your life.
Why We Think Having Both Matters
Plenty of people start with physiotherapy for a specific issue and move into Pilates once they are ready to build strength again. Some people come in purely for Pilates classes and never need the physio side at all. Having both available in the same place just means you are not stuck explaining your history twice to two unrelated businesses. You can move seamlessly from one to the other. If you have been very actively involved in high intensity sport or exercise, Pilates can act as the perfect bridge to return to activity safely following injury.
Do you need to do both physiotherapy and Pilates? Not at all, you are welcome to book only the service you actually need.
Finding the Right Fit for You
Pilates led by expert physiotherapists means you are getting an education in Pilates that is informed by science, backed by a thorough understanding of anatomy, human movement and exercise prescription. We are proud of our in-depth knowledge of how the human body moves and how to best guide you through exercise. If that sounds like what you are after, book an intro session today and our team will help you figure out the right direction for your body.
