Sydney Spine & Pelvis Pilates
Providing: Assessment & individual exercise rehab
Pilates Mat Classes
1 hour individual equipment session
Duet & Trio Pilates equipment sessions
Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physiotherapy is excited to offer Pilates Classes at its 101 Lyons Road, Drummoyne Venue. The classes are run by experienced physiotherapists who know how to get you moving & exercising safely.
For more information about our class timetable please click here
Why choose Pilates taught by a physiotherapist?
Pilates is a form of exercise designed to increase your postural strength, core control, and flexibility. Our Physiotherapists have an expertise in treating back and sports injuries and are therefore ideally suited to develop a program which will specifically target your areas of weakness/ instability or inflexibility. We are able to understand the reasons that various exercises may cause strain/ pain or discomfort and adjust them accordingly.
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Pilates Class Options:
Beginner Mat: For those who are new to Pilates or currently suffering an injury, classes have a high focus on spinal alignment and stability. Classes of maximum 5 people allow high levels of supervision and correction. Includes the use of mats and small equipment eg theraband, swiss balls and foam rollers. Classes are of 50mins duration once a week for 5 weeks. Cost - $200 for a block of 5 classes.
Intermediate Mat: For those who have completed the Beginner Mat Classes, this is a progression which involves activation of core and spinal stability through a greater range of spinal movement. Classes have a maximum 5 people per class and include the use of small equipment. Classes are of 50mins duration once a week for 5 weeks. Cost - $200 for a block of 5 classes.
1:1 Assessment or Training: For those wishing to commence Matwork classes, start equipment training, or for those requiring or desiring closer supervision. Training may include the use of large or small equipment. Sessions are 1hr in length at a cost of $160.
Equipment Duets/ Trios: Utilises the reformer, spilt pedal chair, tower plus various small equipment pieces. Focus of the classes are dependent on individual patient needs, but teaches core stability and spinal alignment and control throughout movement. Sessions are suitable for patients with peripheral joint injuries, spinal injuries or for those wishing to improve posture, strength or flexibility. Duets are available at client request at a cost of $80 per person per session or trios at $55 per person per session.
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Mat Class times
| Duration - 5 weeks | Tues | Thurs | Fri |
| 30/01/2012 - 27/02/2012 |
5.15pm Level 2 |
12.00pm Level 1 |
10.00am Level 2 |
| 05/03/2012 - 02/04/2012 |
5.15pm Level 2 |
12.00pm Level 1 |
10.00am Level 2 |
Classes covered by most Private Insurance Co.
Individual or equipment classes on Tuesday mornings and Fridays by appointment.
CALL US TODAY TO BOOK YOUR PLACE. TEL: 97199114
The history of Pilates:
Pilates was initially designed by a German by the name of Joseph Pilates. As a child Joseph suffered from multiple illnesses but was helped to overcome these through various forms of exercise including exercise regimes of the ancient Greeks and Romans, yoga and Zen meditation. During an internment in England throughout the First World War Joseph started to develop a series of bed based exercises to improve the health of inmates suffering from influenza and other ailments with good effect. He added to his exercise repertoire by adding in resistance by one of the few means available to him - bed springs. These were the early beginnings of the Pilates Equipment we see today.
Following the war Joseph moved to the United States where he set up a studio in New York. Here he included many of the Nework Ballet ballerinas amongst his many clients. From this studio his concepts have been adapted and you can now see the equipment and exercises he designed being used world wide.
Joseph Pilates Philosophy:
Joseph believed in strengthening the deep abdominal and postural muscles to protect the spine and keep the body balanced. He endorsed mind-body control, enhancing breathing techniques and alignment of the spine. The Pilates technique is based around eight principles;
Breathing Concentration Control Centering
Precision Flow Integrated Isolation Routine
Pilates today has evolved. Developments in research and exercise ideals have enabled the modification of Joseph's original concepts to enable the more specific strengthening and safe practice for those with injuries. Modified Pilates exercises have been specifically designed by physiotherapists for the use of Pilates in the rehabilitation setting.
