What is Pilates?
 
The method of Pilates exercise was developed in the early 1900's by dance instructor, Joseph Pilates in America. He developed the exercise for the rehabilitation and prevention of injury to his dancers. Pilates was revitalised in recent years and through clinical research has become recognised as a key way in which to aid recovery and prevent injury.
 
The body is made up of two main types of muscle; muscles that make dynamic movement and muscles that support our skeleton and help with posture. Pilates focuses on the inner core muscles that help support us and give us good posture.
Many people suffer with injuries such as back and neck pain. Experience and research tells us that the main reason this happens is due to excessive stress put on joints and muscles due to a weakness in the core postural muscles. A quick fix can often give temporary relief, but if the causes of spinal pain aren't corrected, pain tends to return and this is why Pilates is so widely used within Physiotherapy Clinics.
 
Modern day living is one of the root causes of poor posture and body awareness. Working environments and everyday stress can cause tension and pain. A body which sits in an office chair all day can be prone to weakening of postural muscles. Pilates allows us to strengthen these muscles and help reduce the stress put on other body structures.
While strengthening the core, Pilates will also enhance the efficiency and strength of our external muscles. For this reason it is widely used by sports men and women to enhance performance and prevent injury.
 
Pilates is available at PhysioHealth via one to one sessions and within very small classes.

Charges:

£35 (1 hour one to one tuition)
£48 (course of 6 sessions)

Pilates Instructor:

Karen Hamer

Karen originally trained and performed as a professional dancer for 3 years, and went on to spend a further 12 years in the health and fitness industry. She devoted much of her career as an exercise to music and gym instructor, before moving into managerial roles within the health and fitness industry.
Following the birth of her two children, Karen's interest in Pilates developed and in 2001, she went on to qualify as a Stott Pilates Instructor. As part of Karen's continuing professional development, she has furthered her Pilates knowledge base by attending regular Stott Pilates courses. This has enabled Karen to become a well known and respected instructor in the Brighton and Hove area, where she specialises in injury prevention, spinal rehabilitation, pre/post pregnancy strengthening, general fitness and postural issues.
Karen looks forward to assisting you with your fitness and wellbeing, and welcomes you to her fully equipped studio at PhysioHealth.