physiotherapy and Pilates in Cheltenham
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rehabilitation pilates
If you have been injured you may have gone to a physiotherapist for treatment, however few people are aware how effective pilates can also be. Both physiotherapy and pilates work well on their own, but combined they offer the therapeutic benefits of physiotherapy with the strengthening and stability that pilates provides. The result is a comprehensive, effective treatment that can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
Patients recovering from surgery (e.g., joint replacements) or injury (e.g., ligament tears) benefit from a combined approach that accelerates recovery and improves functional outcomes. Pilates exercises are useful not just as a rehabilitation tool, but also as a preventative measure for injuries.
Sarah our rehabilitation pilates expert is fully qualified with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute to apply pilates for rehabilitation purposes.
“Straight back Physio has helped me enormously over the years with various niggles I’ve picked up playing squash. They find and address the problem quickly, then set a fantastic programme where I come away feeling stronger than before I got injured. Great physios - would highly recommend.”
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improves strength, balance and range of motion
When injury occurs, there is almost always some associated loss of the ability to move normally. It is common for post-injury or post-surgery flexibility to be reduced as a result of pain, swelling, muscle guarding, or spasm; and shortening of connective tissue and muscle; loss of neuromuscular control; or some combination of these factors.
Rehabilitation pilates focuses on controlled dynamic movements that stretch muscles, and improve strength and alignment. It gently mobiles joints, releases tension, which helps to improve balance and coordination thereby leading to greater body stability and increased range of motion.
Reduces pain and discomfort
Our bodies respond well if we can encourage normal movement. When we are in pain, we tend to avoid doing certain things or moving in certain ways. By giving you the opportunity to move more normally, we can help to de-sensitive your nervous system, reduce pain, and restore normal function.
Pilates, as an exercise therapy, is widely used in clinical rehabilitation of people of all ages. Pilates has been proven to have positive effects in relieving discomfort in shoulder, neck and low back pain, enhancing joint mobility, and improving physical balance ability which is especially useful in reducing the risk of falling in the elderly.
pilates for sore lower back
Lower back pain and sciatica can significantly impact daily life. Pilates has emerged as an effective and holistic solution for managing this discomfort.
Pilates focuses on strengthening the deep abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor, which provide essential support to the spine and help alleviate pressure on the lower back. The exercises enhance flexibility in the spine and surrounding muscles, reducing stiffness and discomfort. Pilates teaches proper alignment and body mechanics, which can help prevent future back pain by promoting healthier movement patterns.
A Pilates program will build core strength, rebalance chronically stressed musculature and restore vital circulation, all reasons why people with back pain find relief!
pilates for Knee pain
Your knee joints are one of the most important joints in your body, they help you carty out daily activities like going up and down stairs. Pilates can help to improve alignment, strengthen the core, and improve flexibility, and mobility to relieve pressure on the knee joints.
"Most knee pain originates from somewhere else," says Sarah, our certified Pilates at Straight Back Physio. "Muscle imbalances and weakness, especially in the hips and core, can cause poor biomechanics that put unnecessary stress on the knees," she says. Whether walking your dog or bending to pick up groceries, continuing to perform these movements with poor biomechanics can make your knees feel like you spent hours pounding the pavement.
Pilates is one of the most effective ways to build and develop strong, healthy knees because it strengthens the muscles around the knee and helps with patella tracking. By focusing on core activation Pilates can help 'de-weight' the joints of the lower body, and in turn help with knee pain.
pilates for shoulder pain
Strong shoulders are key for everyday life and are often not thought about enough. Resting the shoulder after an injury is often not the best form of treatment, and usually only provides temporary relief. At any given time it is estimated that 20% of us experience pain related to the shoulder.
Pilates works by activating and strengthening the primary stability muscles of the shoulder joint, the rotator cuff. Pilates exercises incorporate correct shoulder placement to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles, decreasing the stress on the shoulder joint, reducing the chance of injury.
Increased rotator cuff strength reduces the load on the shoulder joint and other important structures such as supporting ligaments and tendons, leading to a reduction in pain. Pilates also retrains postural muscles, improving whole body alignment and reducing risk of new and recurrent episodes of shoulder pain.
pilates after surgery
Recovering from surgery can be a challenging, requiring a comprehensive and personalised approach to regain strength, mobility, and confidence.
Post-surgery Pilates integrates physiotherapy with controlled, low-impact exercises tailored to your specific needs. This approach ensures a safe and effective transition through each recovery phase.
By targeting muscles around the surgical site, Rehabilitation pilates helps protect the area and promote functional movement. Improving joint mobility is critical after surgery. Gentle stretching exercises in Rehabilitation Pilates are designed to restore flexibility and range of motion, aiding patients in regaining natural movement patterns.
Reducing pain and stiffness is achieved through improved circulation and gentle muscle relaxation. Rehabilitation pilates relieves discomfort and minimises the risk of post-operative complications like muscle tightness.
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At our Pilates studio in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire you can trust that your exercises will be conducted safely, effectively tailored to the appropriate level for you under the expert guidance of an certified pilates instructor who is also an experienced Physiotherapist.
Recover faster, our chartered physios can usually get you back to redoing the activities you can't do now within 4 to 8 sessions.
We understand that some people may want to find out a bit more about the cost before they book an appointment at our physiotherapy clinic. Our unique
save as you recover packages can save you up to 20% on the cost of a single session.
Insured
For insured clients we can either work directly with your insurance provider or offer receipts for cash-based plans, allowing you to reclaim your expenses.
Not Covered by Insurance
If you want see the best physiotherapist in your area, feel free to book an appointment at our Cheltenham physiotherapy clinic without needing a referral from your GP.
Why Choose Us
No other local physiotherapy clinic can match our level of expertise and rehabilitation services, thanks to our extensive experience and in-house gym facilities. You'll receive the full benefits of physiotherapy through a tailored combination of interventions designed to guide you on your path to recovery.