Understanding Clinical Pilates vs. Traditional Pilates
Clinical Pilates, an adaptation of the Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates, is a form of movement therapy that focuses on alignment, optimal joint mechanics, and functional retraining for patients rehabilitating from injuries and impairments. What sets Clinical Pilates apart from traditional Pilates is that it’s implemented and tailored by your healthcare practitioner – often […]
Use It or Lose It – Pelvic floor muscles (PFM) As a Part of Your Core
We have all heard this before – “Use it or lose it” – but not always had to think about it. Pelvic floor function is not on most people’s list of worries, we trust it to be there for us as a part of the core muscle group. When we go for a walk, swim, […]
Clinical Pilates: 10 Health Benefits
We get asked a lot here at Reformotiv Physio + Pilates about Clinical Pilates which is a unique service we offer here in Vancouver, BC. You’ve probably heard of Pilates but maybe haven’t heard of Clinical Pilates before – it is not as commonly known as Pilates. To start, let’s give it a definition. What […]