Images of some body parts that can be improved with pilates or rehabilitated with physiotherapy, such as feet and arches for dancers, butt or gluteal muscle definition, hand strength and body alignment, as well as abdominal strength for postural alignment and back strengthening.

Pilates Equipment Work, Reformer Level 1

Level 1 Equipment Work (Reformer)

Pilates has been used as a form of back strengthening and rehabilitation for injuries for many years by its practitioners. It is now also an exercise trend sweeping the fitness industry. Core stability is the principal basis of Pilates and this is also well known by the physiotherapy profession to be essential in back pain rehabilitation.

An understanding by clinical physiotherapists of the Pilates principles and exercises enhances a practitioners repertoire of rehabilitation aids in back care. A thorough understanding of the principles and practice of the Pilates exercises allows a practitioner to design and implement a successful programme for their clients whether they have subacute or chronic back pain, or are elite athletes looking for an edge in their competition.