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Rehabilitation-Based Pilates Prescribed from Clinical FindingsGentle Osteopathic Techniques Used Within a Clinical, Diagnosis-Led Framework
Clinical Pilates is Pilates used as medical rehabilitation, not fitness training. At London Osteopathy & Pilates, Clinical Pilates is prescribed only after assessment and is tailored to the individual’s diagnosis, movement patterns and load tolerance.
Many patients improve with treatment but relapse because the body was never prepared to tolerate everyday demands again. Clinical Pilates addresses this gap by restoring control, endurance and resilience.
General Pilates classes:
Clinical Pilates:
The goal is not to “do Pilates forever,” but to return you to normal life and activity with fewer flare-ups.
Clinical Pilates is particularly useful for:
Before prescribing exercises, we assess:
This ensures exercises are:
Trunk and pelvic control
Improving coordination and endurance reduces overload of the spine.
Hip stability
Key for back, hip and knee pain, particularly in runners.
Thoracic mobility
Upper back stiffness often drives neck and shoulder symptoms.
Shoulder girdle control
Essential for shoulder pain and gym-based activities.
Breathing mechanics
Efficient breathing reduces unnecessary neck and shoulder loading.
Progression is gradual and measured. We look for:
As strength and control improve, reliance on supervised sessions reduces.
Clinical Pilates is available at:
Address: Central London Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinic: 325-327 Old St, Hoxton London UK EC1V 9LE
Phone: 02071278771
Email: davidcanevaro@hotmail.com