Pregnancy Pilates
Many women are apprehensive about exercising during pregnancy and are
unsure about what exercise they should return to having given birth.
Pilates is a fun and
enjoyable way to help improve your flexibility and reduce back pain and pelvic
pain both during and after pregnancy.
What is Pilates?
Pilates exercises are designed to
strengthen and tone your back, abdominal and pelvic muscles; also known as your
“core stability”.
The series of low repetition, low impact stretching and
conditioning exercises will also help improve your posture and body awareness.
The medical world is now realising the benefits of
the Pilates method for the prevention and rehabilitation of back injuries. In
order to prevent a recurrence of back pain, it is essential to retrain the deep
abdominal and spinal muscles.
Why Pilates with a Physio?
As well as being a qualified chartered physiotherapist Kate has specialist training in the application of Pilates for pregnancy and post natal rehabilitation.
By attending Pilates taught by an experienced physiotherapist you can be reassured that you are exercising safely and beneficially for you and your baby.
Women with severe musculoskeletal problems including back pain, pelvic girdle pain, SPD, carpal tunnel syndrome and other pregnancy related problems can also be assessed and treated on an individual basis.
