“When we train your functional movements, we train them to improve your overall musculoskeletal health.”
What is ‘Functional Movement’ training at Functional Pilates?
Can you assess my ‘gait’ (walking mechanics)?
We all have developed our own unique way of moving. Without the right education and movement awareness, the way you move could be negatively impacting our musculoskeletal health.
The ‘Functional Pilates Scientific Approach’ focus’ attention to task specific movements enabling us to enhance and optimise the functional movements that are most important to you.
We review your general movements such as walking, climbing steps, followed by other activities you love, for example; tennis, holding grandchildren, gardening, etc.
This information helps us develop an individualised exercise program specific to your needs.
In an assessment we observe your movement decisions which provides us with information about your movement history. For example an old injury once resulted in knee pain.
To avoid pain you modified your movements and adopted a new, less optimal walking pattern. Years later you are still walking this way and it is now causing other musculoskeletal problems such as hip pain.
In an assessment we are looking for where you veer away from optimal movement. These changes to movement patterns occur for numerous reasons, and here are some of the questions we may ask to help identify these changes:
Do you avoid certain movements or activities due to pain or weakness?
Do you experience stiffness or have lost range in your movements?
Even when your movements are optimal, we are searching for what you do when you reach fatigue. The movements you want to improve, preserve and add in the future must be trained effectively.
For a functional movement assessment, make an appointment with Functional Pilates.
For further reading:
‘What is Functional Movement’ - by Filippa Minnelli
‘What is the Functional Pilates Movement Methodology’ - By Filippa Minnelli
“The song “ Bad Habits” could be a description of my way of moving about in my PF (pre-Filippa) era, especially as I was not even on nodding terms with proprioception. With Filippa as my Pilates specialist from my late 50’s to early 70’s my movement and general health is much improved. I remain a work in progress but with Filippa’s expert guidance progress there is. Filippa’s ability to adapt long term plans to deal with any particular problems on the day is especially impressive. For this senior she offers rehab with dignity and keeps me fit for cycling and table tennis and life in general. ”
Why us?
Expert Advice
We specialise in movement related health problems and can assist with injury prevention, core stability and strength, building bone density, pre and post pregnancy, balance, posture, stress reduction, pain management, and rehabilitation.
Care
Our assistance is available for all age groups with all abilities; Men, women and children.
We pride ourselves on the exceptional care provided. From the moment we meet we are invested in your care.
Reputation
With over 15 years’ experience in teaching Pilates and 10 years in science, the combination makes Functional Pilates unique and stands out in this field.
Individualised
Individualised programs will cater for your long term and short term goals. We tailor a program that considers how you present in each sessions.
We restore confidence in your body as you will experience the ability to move safety.
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