FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

You will be in a small group (max of 5).

You will know exactly what you have to do for yourself. Am I tight? Flexible? Strong? What is normal? Which areas of my body do I need to concentrate on? How do I do this safely and reach my goals?

These are questions that you will be confident in answering.

You will be fully supervised by a professional with years of experience in exercises prescription. Joseph Pilate's idea was to work one to one or at the very least in very small groups. Gym based Pilates may have more than 20 in a group.

AND BEST OF ALL

there will be no guess work in knowing how to turn on the right muscles with the aid of Real Time Ultrasound

• Run by Physiotherapists
• Real time ultra-sound. Using the latest in technology to see your core muscles
• Small groups
• Health Fund rebates

Pilates allows you to challenge the way you function and move your body. Pilates assists at reorganizing the neuromuscular signals in your body to create more efficient movement and contractions of your muscles. This gives you increased muscle tone, reduced risk from injury and reduced energy expenditure when performing your normal daily and sporting activities. This will leave you feeling fresh and energetic with increased confidence in your body's abilities.

Pilates and Yoga are wonderful disciplines but are often performed poorly.
Pilates is taught on an individual basis targeted at the physical capabilities of your body. For example you are not required to stretch muscles that are already flexible. The area of focus in Pilates is the core strength which ranges from the pelvic floor to the vocal cords. A small group allows for the specific adjustments that you require.

Real time ultrasound will show you how to perform core strength easily and effectively. This takes the guess work out of it!

Physiotherapists have a detailed understanding of anatomy and pathology. We must be registered and conduct compulsory continuing education every year.

We have over 30 years experience. This combined with the Pilates repertoire offers effective rehabilitation taking into consideration the limitation of your injuries.

Clinical Pilates taught by a Physiotherapist is suitable for:
'• clients wanting to rehabilitate injuries in a pro-active way
'• clients wishing to prevent injuries and pain
'• clients who want to increase their wellbeing and feel in control

You have access to the latest technology - for example we can offer you real-time ultrasound as part of your classes.

A mat class gives you a full body workout targeting your core stability and spinal movement.

A consultation is important if you have had a recent injury, surgery or pain for a long time. This allows the Physiotherapist to fully understand your physical condition. It is important to assess your physical condition, determine your own specific goals for your Pilates sessions and allow a specialised program to be developed for you.

This consultation also gives you time needed to learn to correctly contract the deep stability muscles targeted in Pilates. This can be challenging for people who have not utilised these muscles.
You will be asked to have a consultation if you have never done Pilates and you are unable to attend the beginner's class.

NB We strongly suggest you have a thorough assessment particularly if you have had pain or injury.

Pilates sessions retrain your body to move more efficiently and to switch on the correct muscles. The more often you spend practicing the correct movement patterns the greater the carry over effect into your daily routine. You must attend once per week as a minimum. Each class is for one hour.

Your private health insurance will cover a large proportion of your Pilates sessions with a Physiotherapist.

NB The one to one sessions are charged as a Physiotherapy consultation and a larger rebate from the health fund is likely.

Please turn off your mobile phones before entering the studio. It is a good idea to also remove any chunky jewellery/dangly earrings.

Wear loose fitting clothing. Preferrably bring a towel, mats are fine but sometimes get in the way. You will be taking your shoes off. Make sure to bring water.

Please avoid excessive moisturizer, perfume or hairspray.

We are centred in a convenient spot in West Ryde close to the station and buses.
Our clients come from all over Sydney, however many come from West Ryde, Top Ryde, Ryde, Densitone, Ermington, Rydalmere, Meadowbank, Eastwood, Epping and Parramatta.

For more information about pain, women's health and services provided by the Australian Physiotherapy Association please call us on (02) 9809 3854.

There are many different times and days to choose from. The pilates classes are divided into Beginners (B), Intermediate (I) and Advanced (A). There are also a couple of mixed Intermediate and Advanced classes (I/A). Next term begins from Monday 19 April. Right now our class times are as follow, however times may change and more classes may be added for next term.

Monday
'• I 10.30 - 11.30 AM
'• A 11.30 - 12.30 PM
'• I 6.30 - 7.30 PM
'• B 7.30 - 8.30 PM

Tuesday
'• I 10.00 - 11.00 AM
'• B 11.00 - 12.00 PM
'• I 6.30 - 7.30 PM
'• I/A 7.30 - 8.30 PM

Wednesday
'• I/A 5.30 - 6.30 PM
'• B 6.30 - 7.30 PM
'• I 7.30 - 8.30 PM

Thursday
'• I 9.00 - 10.00 AM
'• I 10.00 - 11.00 AM
'• I 5.30 - 6.30 PM
'• I 6.30 - 7.30 PM
'• B 7.30 - 8.30 PM