The origins of Pilates are rooted in rehabilitation. Joseph Pilates, the man behind it all, developed the reformer machine to aid injured and sick people in performing exercises. He then opened the first Pilates studio in order to help dancers through rehabilitation.  

Physical rehabilitation ( physiotherapy  ) and Pilates go hand-in-hand. They have many similarities. In fact, most physical rehabilitation programs borrow Pilates exercises to aid clients or patients in getting better as soon as possible. 

Pilates should in no way replace the advice or recommendations made by your doctor or physiotherapist, but if you’re healthcare provider recommends it for you, Pilates can make a great addition and impact on your injury recovery.  In such cases, the doctor would discuss the details of the injury and required remedial steps needed for a favorable  outcome with the Pilates instructor.

If you were not referred by a medical practitioner, and suffer/have suffered from an injury, please bring this to our attention, so that your needs can be treated on an individual basis.