Post-Rehabilitation

Private Sessions are necessary for most post-rehabilitative needs. Always get permission from your Physician to start a Pilates program. Pilates is not appropriate for rehabilitation of acute injury or recent orthopedic surgeries. Your physician will release you for Pilates exercise when medically safe, generally 6-8 weeks into recovery.

Instructors are available with training and certification in Injuries and Special Populations. Some of the conditions responsive to Pilates instruction include the following:

• Chronic low back pain due to herniated discs, lumbar stenosis, scoliosis, spondylolithesis, degenerative joint disease and nonspecific mechanical causes. Therapy is aimed at strengthening the muscles that support the spine, lengthening and strengthening opposing muscles groups around the pelvic girdle and increasing the flexibility of the spine in flexion, extension, side-bending and rotation.
• Knee injuries and knee replacement surgery. Pre-operative conditioning (8-10 weeks) is highly recommended for elective surgeries, and can usually be done in small group training classes. Post-rehabilitative therapy is aimed at strengthening the quadriceps muscle to stabilize the patella, lengthening and strengthening opposing muscle groups around the knee, restoring range of motion for flexion and extension, building endurance in the quadriceps muscle without undue stress in the knee, and improving proprioception.
• Shoulder injuries including rotator cuff repair, fractures, shoulder girdle instability and dysfunctional limitations in range of motion. Therapy is aimed at achieving full or functional range of motion, shoulder girdle stability and strength.
• Weakness and pain from degenerative joint disease, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and many other chronic illnesses. Therapy is aimed at gentle strengthening, improving range of motion around joints and effective movement paterns.