The Role of Pilates in Physical Therapy

If you are recuperating from an illness or recovering from an injury, pilates can help strengthen your body and increase flexibility, so you can be at your best. The physical therapists at Momentum Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, CA, offer comprehensive PT and wellness services, including pilates.

What You Need To Know About Pilates

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates years ago, as a system to help dancers recover from injuries. Pilates is more than just exercise and stretching. Pilates can help you and your body in many ways. Consider that Pilates can:

• Strengthen your core muscles which support your spine, abdomen, and back
• Teach you to control your breathing to manage pain and help you relax
• Improve your flexibility so you can enjoy an increased range of motion
• Enhance your memory and cognitive abilities to help you recover from a stroke
• Develop your focus and concentration
• Improve stability, posture, and gait, so you can stand and walk with less body stress
• Teach you proper body mechanics, so you learn to prevent stress and strain on your muscles
• Stabilize your mood to help decrease anxiety and stress

Pilates is an important part of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Pilates has been especially effective for individuals recovering from a stroke because it promotes both physical and mental health.

Pilates can be adjusted to any fitness level, making it an excellent choice for people who have been inactive due to an injury or illness. Pilates allows you to begin slowly, and accelerate at your own pace, so you can customize your workout.

Your physical therapist can help you incorporate Pilates into your rehabilitation program, so you can develop stronger muscles, more flexibility, and an enhanced quality of life.

Want To Know More About Pilates?

To learn more about Pilates and how it can help you, call the physical therapists at Momentum Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, CA. You can reach them in the office by calling (310) 473-8287, so call today.