Keeping you better.
We are a team of Chartered Physiotherapists in Ennis that specialise in providing evidence-based practice to our clients. Our physiotherapists are members of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and State Registered with CORU.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on improving flexibility and strength for the whole body, while also developing balance and coordination. Pilates emphasises proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment and concentrates on smooth flowing movement.
Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates, believed that injuries were caused by imbalances in the body and habitual patterns of movement. He observed that when a person had a weakness or injury, that person overcompensated or overdeveloped another area to achieve a certain functional movement. Thus, Joseph found that it was critical to correct the malalignment and to re-educate the body.
What is Pilates used for?
Pilates is regularly used in the management of low back pain as it specifically targets the deep abdominal (tummy) muscles, gluteal (buttock) muscles and the stabilising muscles in the back. These muscles, often collectively referred to as your “core”, can be appropriately challenged with Pilates while also enabling us to develop a strong, flexible and aligned body.
How do we use Pilates to help you?
At Clare Physiotherapy Clinic, we incorporate Pilates based exercises into our treatment programmes. Exercises are based on our findings in the assessment of the client. Each treatment programme is specifically designed and progressed based on each individual's needs.
Qualifications
Bernadette Moroney is a qualified APPI Pilates instructor.
Pilates and COVID-19
Due to space restrictions and in line with our COVID-19 management protocol we no longer provide Pilates classes in the clinic.
We instead refer our clients to Fit to the Core Pilates studio in Clare Road, Ennis.
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