Services

Clinical Pilates

Clinical PilatesClinical Pilates is a form of exercise and rehabilitation that combines the traditional pilates principles with the latest scientific research being undertaken by qualified physiotherapists.

Each Clinical Pilates sessions focuses on teaching clients to improve their core (mid-section) stability through the contraction of specific muscle groups and correct posture. These particular muscles create a brace-like hold around your lower back, thus protecting it from possible injury.

Clinical Pilates is an excellent form of exercise to treat conditions such as:

• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Poor Posture
• Sports Injuries
• Poor Flexibility
• Pre/Post Natal Pregnancy
• Arthritis
• Muscle Weakness
• Poor Fitness Levels

Whilst the main focus is on improving core stability, exercises are performed involving the entire body. This helps to improve factors such as body strength, flexibility, posture, breathing patterns and mental focus.

At Pilates @ Brighton, all the Clinical Pilates sessions involve the use of special spring-loaded pilates equipment such as the Reformer beds and Trapeze table. Participants are also given specific floor exercises so that they can continue to exercise at home or work.

Following an initial one-on-one physiotherapy assessment and Clinical Pilates introduction, clients can choose to continue their sessions either privately (1:1) or semi-privately (maximum of 3 people). These sessions run for approximately one hour.

Clinical Pilates sessions are covered by most Private Health Funds, WorkCover, and TAC.

Those clients with Private Health insurance can claim their Clinical Pilates sessions directly using our HICAPS facility.

If you would like any further information about Clinical Pilates sessions, please email luke@pilatesbrighton.com.au or call the clinic directly on (03) 9591 0500.

Pilates 4 Pregnancy 

Pilates @ Brighton is pleased to be running clinical pilates sessions to assist women during their pregnancy. The sessions are run by a qualified Physiotherapist who understands the special exercise needs of women during pregnancy.

Each session consists of Clinical Pilates exercises involving special pilates equipment, floor work, and Fitness Balls.

The exercises performed are designed to strengthen pelvic floor, abdominal and back muscles which is vital both during and after pregnancy.

The low impact, Physiotherapist guided exercises are a safe and beneficial way to stay fit and healthy during your pregnancy. It is also ideal for those women with a history of back and neck pain, as pregnancy can often flare up these conditions.

Physiotherapy

Luke Goodwin is the Physiotherapy Director at Pilates @ Brighton. Luke has over 17 years experience in private practice and sports injury management. His experience includes working with elite athletes at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Pilates @ Brighton offers physiotherapy services for the treatment of conditions such as:

• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Headaches
• Sports injuries
• Poor Posture
• Arthritis
• Sprains & Strains
• Tennis Elbow
• Shoulder Pain
• Post-Operative Rehabilitation
• Work Cover Injuries
• TAC Injuries

Depending on the client's type of condition, rehabilitation may also include the use of Clinical Pilates equipment or a fully equipped gymnasium.

Physiotherapy clients with private health fund extras cover can claim directly using our HICAPS facility.

No doctor's referral is required for private, WorkCover or TAC clients.

A doctor's referral is required for Veterans' Affairs clients and those covered by the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan.

If you require any further information regarding physiotherapy services at Pilates @ Brighton, please email luke@pilatesbrighton.com.au or call the clinic directly on (03) 9591 0500.

Rehabilitation Gym

Our studio is also equiped with a mini rehabilitation gym to assist those on the road to recovery from injury and also for those wanting to maintain a solid strength and cardio fitness base.

With a combination of an upper and lower body universal weights system, exercise bike, free hand weights, Swiss balls, BOSU, Theratubing, medicine balls, wobble boards and foam rollers, a complete rehabilitation program can be tailored to your needs.

Many of these pieces of fitness equipment can be purchased from our products page so that you can continue your exercise program at home.