Six Pilates

How beneficial is Physio-led Pilates?

Pilates is beneficial for everyone, whether you suffer from endometriosis or POP, or if you’re going through the menopause. We aim to improve your mobility, strength, balance and coordination with added benefits as explained:

• If you suffer with incontinence or bladder issues, Pilates is a great way of building your core and pelvic floor: it helps to strengthen the pelvic floor, but also the core (transverse abdominal muscles) which help to support the pelvic floor muscles. Pilates encourages proper breathing patterns which help the pelvic floor contract and relax properly.
• If you have pelvic organ prolapse (POP) physio-led Pilates is the perfect way to exercise as Physiotherapists can help you learn to use your pelvic floor and core properly without excessive abdominal pressure. Improving your pelvic floor strength can lift the bladder, uterus and rectum, which helps reduce symptoms such as heaviness or pressure in the vaginal area. Learning to breathe and use your core properly through your exercises also helps to prevent unnecessary downward pressure.
• For those suffering from endometriosis, Pilates is a controlled way of exercising to help prevent muscle cramps in the pelvis, lower back and abdomen. Improving muscle strength can help relieve tight muscles, which reduces pain. It can also support hormonal imbalances and reduce stress, which can help with your symptoms.
• If you’re going through the menopause or are post menopausal, Pilates is a beneficial way to exercise, helping to support hormonal balance and mood by reducing stress and cortisol levels. We know from experience it helps to promote relaxation, reduce brain fog and can help reduce menopausal sleep disturbances. It helps to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis that can be caused by a reduction in oestrogen levels with menopause.

Why choose Pilates at Six Physio?

• You will have a Women’s Health assessment where we can assess your pelvic floor and create a tailored programme for you.
• Whether you join a small class with 2 others or have a 1:1, each exercise is bespoke to you, so you can work on your personal goals.

When are classes available:

We offer Pilates classes across the week from our 14 Pilates studios

• Our City clinics have both 1 hour and 45min classes: the latter are specifically designed to fit into your lunch hour.
• Our more residential London clinics and Ashley Cross offer 1 hour Pilates classes 6 days a week.
• Chiswick & Putney offer 3:1 Physio-led plus we have 4:1 classes taken by our experienced Pilates Instructors.
• Machine-based and mat classes are available Mon to Sat at our Lindfield clinic.

How do I book?

• Call us on 020 7036 0286 if you’d like to book your Women’s Health Assessment.
• All classes can be booked here, as long as you’ve had your Initial assessment first
• All Pilates can be paid for as individual sessions/classes or booklets are available at 10% off. Click here to see all prices.