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Pilates

based on the German version "Pilates"

 

 

 

Description

is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. Pilates called his method "Contrology".

Wikipedia.org

 

Form

Group therapy

 

Clinical applications

 

Time

 

 

Costs

  • community college courses (Volkshochschulkurse)
  • Health courses that are partly covered by the German health insurance

  • fitness center

 

Benefits

  • improved flexibility
  • increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body)
  • balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
  • enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
  • improved stabilisation of your spine
  • improved posture
  • rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
  • improved physical coordination and balance
  • relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
  • safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
  • prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
  • increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
  • improved concentration
  • increased body awareness
  • stress management and relaxation.

 

 Potential adverse

Reported ill-effects of Pilates exercise include single cases of diaphragmatic rupture, cervical disk herniation, and dislodgement of a breast implant.

 

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