Pilates at Revive

"Pilates is a tried and tested form of exercise that is "here to stay"

The original work of Joseph Pilates has been modified and modernised to create an intelligent, graceful and powerful form of exercise. "Clinical Pilates" has been created to address the need for specific and effective medically and scientifically based exercise therapy.

The regular and specific practise of Pilates promises to deliver the following benefits:

• Improved flexibility
• Postural re-education
• Reduced stress levels
• Improved breathing
• Reduced back/neck pain
• Improved athletic performance
• Better balance and reduced fall risk
• Improved core strength/ hip stability
• Reduced risk of injury
• Better pregnancies and post-birth recovery
• Muscle reprogramming to enable you to move and hold yourself more efficiently
• Body re-shaping - a flatter and more toned abdomen and improved muscle definition and tone

Either performed on specialised equipment or on the mat, Pilates, if performed regularly will give you a sense of relaxed invigoration. It focuses the mind, re-energises the body and improves your general health and well-being. Stott Pilates best summarises this as "Intelligent Exercise, Profound Results".

CLINCAL PILATES/ EXERCISE THERAPY SESSIONS (ETS) 

Our ETS sessions encompass Pilates based exercises, functional movement retraining and other clinically relevant exercises performed either one on one or in small groups.

Following an initial assessment we develop your individual program tailored specifically to your needs. 

Getting started:
We start with a thorough assessment when we look at your posture, check an existing musculoskeletal issues and create a plan with you to ensure we address your specific goals. We then develop your program and start teaching the basics of ETS/Clinical Pilates.  Following your initial session you then carry out a further 2 hours on on one either with a Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist or Instructor.  Once your therapist feels you are ready you can then move into small group sessions. 

We may advise that you also need to have some physiotherapy along with starting ETS - we will guide you with your bookings to help you find the best plan and pathway.

Call us on 3366 0500 for more information or to book your INITIAL ETS SESSION  

REFORMER PILATES 

The reformer is a specialised Pilates machine that offers additional benefits and challenges which allows exercises to be easier or more challenging depending on the desired movement emphasis.

Reformer fitness is a dynamic paced Pilates group class programmed on the reformer. Classes are taken by qualified Pilates instructors and provide a full body workout incorporating key Pilates principles including; control, concentration, centring, precision, breath and flowing movement.

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PILATES FOR DANCERS 

The benefits of Pilates in dance have been recognised for decades by the likes of Rudolf Laban, George Balanchine, Ted Shawn, Martha Graham, Rudolf Nureyev, Mikael Baryshnikov and more.   Benefits can include Physical conditioning and maintenance, Technical strengthening and mobility and Injury prevention and rehabilitation.  

We can assist dancers with their core strength, mobility, flexibility and balance.  

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Clinical Exercise Therapy Sessions

At Revive  we use Pilates influenced, floor and gym based exercises along with a range of rehabilitation tools to deliver our Clinical Exercise Therapy Sessions (CETS).  

We use a wide range of equipment for exercises and stretches including the Reformer, dura discs and other balance equipment, Cadillac, Spine Corrector, bosus, ladder barrel and more.  We also have other therapeutic equipment, Swiss balls and a wide range of gym machine weights.

Using equipment, exercise becomes more specific and specialised as body parts can be supported, and resistance can be added or taken away. This can increase or decrease the challenge of an exercise. The repertoire of exercises that can be performed on the equipment is endless, meaning that you will never become bored with your program.

At Revive, we strongly recommend clinical exercise therapy sessions for anyone with musculoskeletal or medical issues such as back or neck pain, fibromyalgia, joint pain or stiffness, and pregnancy.

When starting clinical exercise therapy sessions, we have a basic requirement that you complete three hours of one-on-one training with a Physiotherapist. During these sessions you will be assessed and taught the basic principles of good exercise form, your deep abdominal muscles will be scanned with a "real-time" ultrasound machine, and your program will be formulated with your specific needs in mind.

Once your Physiotherapist is satisfied that you are ready, you are able to participate in sessions with up to three other clients for your concurrent exercise treatment on specialised equipment under close guidance.  Some people may prefer to continue exercise therapy sessions one-on-one for the closer attention of the Physiotherapist.

Clinical exercise therapy is a superior workout in many ways; your program is designed specifically for you and your needs following an in depth assessment with an experienced Physiotherapist.  The increased specificity and intensity of the exercise means you will see faster and more noticeable results. We recommend that all exercise therapy participants do at least 2 sessions per week to see results. These sessions run throughout the day on the hour.  Once you have completed your initial three sessions you will be eligible to start attending the clinical exercise therapy sessions. Bookings are essential.

Initial Assessment and one-on-one session (obligatory)
This is a one hour session with a Physiotherapist.  It involves assessment of your strength, flexibility, balance and any injuries you have; an ultrasound scan on your deep abdominal muscles and the basic principles of posture in exercise.  From this session your Physiotherapist will design your personalized program of exercises.

Second and third sessions (obligatory)
These sessions can be with a Physiotherapist.  During these two one hour sessions you will become familiar with the equipment and consolidate your program so you can move into the clinical exercise therapy sessions with confidence.

Personal one hour session
You may choose to work one on one with a Physiotherapist to clarify exercises, to extend your program or simply because you prefer to work one on one.

Most client move on to small group sessions: 

CETS (Clinical Exercise Therapy Sessions)
One hour exercise therapy with two to three other clients (i.e. max 4 persons).  You do your own personalised program under the supervision of a Physiotherapist

PACK OPTIONS REDUCE THE COST OF ONGOING SESSIONS 

• 5 personal one hour  sessions pass

You can reduce the cost of your clinical exercise therapy sessions by purchasing a card of 5 sessions (these must be used within 6mths of purchase)

• 10 exercise therapy session pass

You can reduce the cost of your concurrent exercise sessions by purchasing a pack of 10 groups.

• 20 exercise therapy session pass

Designed for the dedicated clinical exercise therapy goers, these cards further reduce the cost of your concurrent exercise therapy.

Rescan/reassessment/reprogram

It is ideal to have a  RESCAN and REASSESSMENT session (1hr) with a physiotherapist every tenth session.  This session will be a chance for you to see your abdominal muscles activating again to see your progress and check if you are still recruiting these muscles correctly.  Your physiotherapist will also re-assess your specific goals and outcome measures that the clinical exercise therapy has targeted. This may be stability, flexibility, pain or strength to give you feedback and to update your goals. 

There will be some changes to your exercise therapy program, you may receive new exercises, some progressions or some changes.  Your program will not markedly change, but you should feel more focused and confident about your exercises.  This session is also a chance to speak to your physiotherapist about any injury, mobility or pain issues and explore physiotherapy treatment concurrently with exercise therapy to accelerate your rehabilitation.*Please note this session is not included in any pack card purchases.