Why I Teach Pilates & Gyrotonic Exercises in Physical Therapy Sessions

At CORE Therapy & Pilates in Austin, we believe in a holistic approach to healing. That’s why we often incorporate movement therapies like Clinical Pilates and Clinical Gyrotonic into our physical therapy sessions.

What are Clinical Pilates and Clinical Gyrotonic?

Clinical Pilates adapts traditional Pilates principles to address specific health conditions, focusing on core strength, proper alignment, and controlled movements tailored to individual needs. Clinical Gyrotonic utilizes specialized equipment to guide fluid, three-dimensional movements, improving flexibility, range of motion, and coordination while addressing specific clinical concerns. Both methods are customized by physical therapists to improve strength, flexibility, and posture, leading to reduced pain and improved function.

  • Clinical Pilates: This approach adapts traditional Pilates principles to address specific clinical conditions. It focuses on core strength, proper body alignment, and controlled movements, tailored to each individual’s needs and limitations.
  • Clinical Gyrotonic: This specialized form of Gyrotonic utilizes specialized equipment to guide fluid, three-dimensional movements. It is adapted by physical therapists to improve flexibility, range of motion, coordination, and balance while addressing specific clinical concerns.

Why your Physical Therapist might recommend them:

Your Physical Therapist might recommend Clinical Pilates or Clinical Gyrotonic to improve core strength and stability, essential for everyday activities and injury prevention. These methods can also enhance posture and alignment, reducing strain on joints and muscles. By increasing flexibility and range of motion, they can alleviate pain associated with various conditions, such as back pain and neck pain, while improving overall function and quality of life.

  • Core Strength & Stability: Both methods are excellent for strengthening the core, which is crucial for everyday activities and can help prevent injuries.
  • Improved Posture & Alignment: Poor posture can lead to pain and discomfort. Clinical Pilates and Clinical Gyrotonic help retrain the body to move with better alignment, reducing strain on joints and muscles.
  • Increased Flexibility & Range of Motion: These methods improve flexibility and joint mobility, making everyday tasks easier and reducing the risk of injury.
  • Pain Reduction: By improving strength, flexibility, and posture, both methods can help alleviate pain associated with various conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, and joint pain.
  • Functional Improvement: Exercises are often tailored to address specific functional limitations, such as difficulty with walking, climbing stairs, or reaching overhead.
  • Home Exercise Program: Clinical Pilates and Clinical Gyrotonic exercises can be easily modified and progressed, making them suitable for home exercise programs, allowing patients to continue their rehabilitation outside of therapy sessions.

About Our Clinic

At CORE Therapy & Pilates, we believe in empowering our patients to take control of their health. We work closely with each individual to develop a personalized treatment plan that incorporates the most effective techniques, including Clinical Pilates and Clinical Gyrotonic when appropriate.

Ready to experience the benefits of these powerful movement therapies? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.