Jo Pritchard, Principal Physiotherapist at Pilates Clinic Retford, lectures on Pilates for Neurology across the UK. You will therefore know that Jo and her team will constantly be up-to-date with recent research, that the Pilates you receive will be tailored to your individual needs, and that you will gain the maximum benefit from your classes or private sessions.
Multiple Sclerosis:
Pilates is a popular form of exercise for people with Multiple Sclerosis, and many current research papers advocate it as a form of rehabilitation to improve posture, strength, flexibility, pain, quality of life, and fatigue. Our Neurological Rehabilitation Pilates classes are predominantly for people with MS, and a report proving the benefits of our classes was presented at the Neurological Physiotherapy (ACPIN) International conference in 2018, and the 2018 MS Trust UK conference.
To read the report click below.
DOWNLOAD: MS PILATES CLASS REPORT
Stroke:
Pilates is an ideal form of exercise for many post-stroke patients. It is especially effective for balance re-education in addition to re-training specific muscle groups. It is also a perfect way to return to exercise in the community instead of the hospital, socialise with others and increase your confidence. Recent research studies have started to prove that Pilates can help improve walking, balance and quality of life in chronic stroke patients. One of these studies can be read below
LINK: RECENT STUDY
Parkinsons Disease:
The core exercise regimes for people with Parkinson’s Disease work on balance, postural awareness, correction of poor posture, and the control of movement. Modified Pilates focuses on all these aspects, as well co-ordination, flexibility, muscle strength and concentration. It is perfect for the body and for the mind, even helping you sleep better at night. Exercise is as important as medication for all stages of Parkinson’s Disease, and Pilates fits into all 3 stages – at diagnosis to compliment your higher intensity and more vigorous exercise, at the maintenance stage to keep you active, and at the complex stage to keep you flexible and functioning independently. In 2018, Jo Pritchard was invited to speak about Pilates for Parkinson’s Disease at the Parkinson’s UK Exercise Hub’s inaugural study day in London. Delegates included some of the UK’s most renowned experts in Parkinson’s Disease. For further information on the Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Framework, please follow this link:
DOWNLOAD PARKINSON'S EXERCISE FRAMEWORK
Other Neurological Conditions:
Pilates can be beneficial for many other Neurological conditions. Please contact us at the clinic for more information.