Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates at Penrith Physiotherapy Sports Centre is one-on-one physiotherapy using Pilates-based exercise to improve movement, flexibility, strength and injury resilience. With the philosophy that “your movement is unique, your exercise should be too,” we use clinical tests to build a precisely targeted exercise program for you.
One-on-One With Your Physiotherapist
Clinical Pilates is a private physiotherapy consultation, not a group session. You book it online like any other consultation, with one of our musculoskeletal physiotherapists. It takes one of two forms:
- A complete Clinical Pilates assessment and treatment: the whole session is built around assessment and Pilates-based exercise on the reformer, trapeze table or mat.
- A major part of a broader physiotherapy treatment: Clinical Pilates sits alongside hands-on treatment, advice and rehabilitation in an integrated approach to your condition.
Your physiotherapist will recommend the right mix for you.
What Makes Clinical Pilates Different?
Physiotherapy-Led Programs
- Trained Physiotherapists: Advanced training in the clinical application of Pilates
- Medical Background: Understanding of anatomy, injury and rehabilitation
- Individual Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation before any exercise is prescribed
- Personalised Programs: Exercise prescription based on your specific needs
- Ongoing Monitoring: Your program is adjusted as you progress
Your Movement is Unique
- Clinical Testing: Using assessment to identify your unique movement patterns
- Movement Direction Bias: Determining which movements help or hinder your condition
- Individualised Approach: No generic programs - everything tailored to you
- Equipment Introduction: Learning reformer and trapeze equipment safely
- Targeted Results: Precisely addressing your specific movement dysfunctions
Your Initial Consultation
60-Minute Initial Consultation (from $210)
- Movement Pattern Analysis: Detailed evaluation of how you move
- Clinical Testing: Specific tests to determine your unique movement direction bias
- Posture, Strength and Flexibility Assessment: Static and dynamic evaluation
- Pain Provocation: Understanding movements that increase or decrease symptoms
- Functional Testing: How your movement affects daily activities
- Treatment and Program Design: Pilates-based exercise and any other treatment you need, with an individualised program to take away
Follow-Up Consultations (from $112)
Follow-up sessions are 30 minutes. Your physiotherapist reassesses, progresses your exercises and adjusts your program.
Equipment and Techniques
Reformer Pilates
- Spring Resistance: Variable resistance for strengthening and stretching
- Controlled Movement: Emphasis on precise, controlled motion
- Full-Body Integration: Exercises that work multiple muscle groups simultaneously
- Functional Patterns: Movements that translate to daily activities
Trapeze Table
- Assisted Movement: Springs can assist or resist movement as needed
- Isolated Strengthening: Targeting specific muscle groups
- Range of Motion: Improving flexibility and joint mobility
- Challenging Stability: Advanced exercises for improved balance and control
Mat Work
- Foundation Exercises: Building core strength and stability
- Body Weight Resistance: Using your own body weight for strengthening
- Breathing Integration: Coordinating breath with movement
- Postural Awareness: Improving alignment and body awareness
Suitable for All Ages and Abilities
Conditions We Help
- Back Pain: Chronic and acute back pain conditions
- Neck Pain: Cervical spine dysfunction and pain
- Postural Problems: Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, spinal curves
- Core Weakness: Following pregnancy, surgery, or general deconditioning
- Joint Stiffness: Reduced mobility from arthritis or injury
- Balance Issues: Improving stability and coordination
- Sport Injuries: Rehabilitation and prevention of sports-related injuries
Fitness Levels
- Beginner: Never done Pilates before - we’ll teach you everything
- Intermediate: Some experience with exercise or Pilates
- Advanced: Looking for challenging, precise movement training
- Post-Injury: Returning to exercise after injury or surgery
How to Book
Book online at /book and choose Clinical Pilates, then pick your physiotherapist. Prefer to talk first? Call the clinic on (02) 4721 5567 and we’ll match you with the right physiotherapist and find a suitable time.
Health Insurance Coverage
Many private health insurance funds cover Clinical Pilates under physiotherapy services. Check with your provider about:
- Physiotherapy Extras Cover: May include Clinical Pilates sessions
- Annual Limits: Understanding your coverage limits
- Provider Requirements: Ensuring we’re recognised by your fund
- Claiming Process: How to claim for your sessions
Integration with Physiotherapy
- Seamless Transition: Moving from injury treatment to ongoing strength and fitness
- Condition Management: Using Clinical Pilates to manage chronic conditions
- Injury Prevention: Reducing risk of future injuries through improved movement
- Performance Enhancement: Optimising movement for sports and activities
Ready to discover how Clinical Pilates can improve your movement, strength and overall wellbeing? With a personalised assessment and your physiotherapist’s full attention, we’ll help you move better and feel stronger.
Book your Clinical Pilates session online, or call us on (02) 4721 5567.
