Discover the Benefits of Pilates Physical Therapy

Achieving and maintaining great physical condition can be difficult, especially if you carry excess weight, have joint problems, experience breathing problems, or are older. For many people, vigorous exercise may be impossible. If this sounds like you, it’s time to consider Pilates as your new exercise routine. Our physical therapist can tell you more.

How Pilates Training Can Help You Enjoy Optimal Health

The physical therapists at Momentum Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, CA, provide comprehensive physical therapy and wellness services, including Pilates training to help you enjoy optimal health.

Pilates is a different type of exercise. It was first developed by Joseph Pilates, who founded a clinic in the 1920s. Pilates training became very popular because it is:

• Easy and can be practiced by people who suffer from a wide range of medical issues
• Low impact and won’t harm your bones, joints, and other structures
• Effective and can help you lose weight, tone muscle, and increase flexibility

Let’s look at some of the many benefits of Pilates training and how it can help you. Consider that Pilates:

• Is a full-body workout, helping you gain strength in all areas of your body
• Is for everyone and can be practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels
• improves your core strength, which helps improve posture and overall strength 
• improves flexibility of your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints
• Helps you lose excess weight and manage a healthy weight
• Helps prevent fatigue and increases energy
• Routines are easy to maintain, so you can incorporate them into your life

Pilates helps improve the health of your body and your mind, creating an overall sense of well-being you can enjoy at any stage in your life. You are never too old to try Pilates.

How You Can Discover More About the Benefits of Pilates

To find out more about how Pilates training from your physical therapist can help enjoy optimal health, 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 now.