Types of Pilates
Reformer Pilates
For strength, tone, and mobility
Performed on a Reformer machine, this dynamic Pilates workout uses spring resistance to build strength and flexibility without strain.
It’s ideal for anyone who wants to improve:
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Core stability and balance
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Muscle tone and joint mobility
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Posture and body alignment
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Sports performance or injury prevention
Each private Reformer session (1:1 or 1:2) at Refresh Physiocare is guided by a physiotherapist-trained instructor to ensure correct form, safe progression, and personalized adjustments based on your body condition.
Clinical Pilates
For rehabilitation and recovery
Clinical Pilates is a physiotherapist supervised program tailored to your specific injury, posture issues, or physical limitations. Available in private sessions of 1:1 or 1:2.
It combines traditional Pilates principles with medical understanding to:
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Support recovery after injury or surgery
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Relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain
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Strengthen the core and pelvic floor
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Improve mobility and flexibility in a controlled way
Clinical Pilates at Refresh Physiocare integrates evidence-based physiotherapy with functional movement retraining, helping you move better, recover faster, and prevent recurrence.
Why Physiotherapy-Trained Instructors Make a Difference?
At Refresh Physiocare, our Pilates sessions are designed and supervised by instructors who have been trained in physiotherapy background, not general fitness instructors. This ensures every movement you perform is safe, biomechanically correct, and clinically effective.
What Makes Our Physiotherapist-Led Approach Unique?
Clinical Assessment Before Training
Our physiotherapy-trained instructors will evaluate your posture, muscle imbalances, previous injuries, and mobility restrictions. This allows us to tailor a Pilates plan that supports your exact needs — not your typical/generic workout.
Precision in Movement & Techniques
Having been trained in anatomy, biomechanics, and rehabilitation science, they can identify compensations or incorrect techniques immediately, ensuring you build strength the right way and prevent future injuries.
Safe for Pain, Minor Conditions & Post-Injury
Because our instructors are physiotherapy-trained, they can safely work with:
• Lower back pain
• Neck/shoulder tension
• Knee/hip issues
• Minor post-surgery recovery
• Postpartum core weakness
… and adjust the sessions based on your condition on that day.
Rehab + Fitness in One Place
Unlike typical Pilates studios, we combine:
• Evidence-based physiotherapy
• Clinical Pilates
• Reformer Pilates
This integrated approach means your sessions help you recover while also improving strength, mobility, long-term performance and overall well-being.
Structured Progression You Can Feel
Your physiotherapist tracks your progress and upgrades your program as your body adapts. This ensures continuous improvement in:
• Core control
• Stability
• Flexibility
• Balance
• Functional strength
Who Can Benefit From Pilates at Refresh Physiocare?
Office Workers with Posture-Related Pain
Strengthens postural muscles, reduces stiffness, and eases neck or back tension from long hours of sitting, preventing long-term musculoskeletal issues.
Women Seeking Pelvic Floor and Core Recovery
Helps restore deep core and pelvic floor strength, improves posture, and reduces discomfort after pregnancy or childbirth to prevent issues like incontinence or back pain.
Individuals with Back, Neck, or Shoulder Issues
Improves spinal alignment, relieves chronic pain, reduces risk of recurring injuries and restores mobility through controlled, targeted movements.
Athletes Wanting to Improve Flexibility and Control
Enhances flexibility, stability, and coordination—boosting performance and reducing injury risk to help you achieve smoother, and more efficient movement
Post-Surgery or Injury Rehabilitation Patients
Supports safe recovery by rebuilding strength, improving joint mobility, and retraining proper movement patterns through controlled progressive exercises.
Anyone Looking for a Mindful, Low-Impact Workout
A gentle mind-body workout that is an effective way to build strength, breathwork, improve mobility, and reduce stress through mindful movement.
How Does Pilates Help My Body?
Pilates is more than just an exercise — it’s a complete movement system that retrains how your body moves, stabilises, and supports itself.
Here’s how it benefits your body from head to toe:
1. Strengthens the Core and Spine
Every movement in Pilates begins from the core — the deep muscles that support your spine and posture. A stronger core helps reduce back pain, prevent injury, and improve daily function.
2. Improves Breathing and Circulation
Controlled breathing in Pilates enhances oxygen flow, supports muscle recovery, and calms the nervous system — promoting overall body balance.
3. Enhances Posture and Alignment
Pilates trains your body awareness and spinal alignment, helping to correct posture issues caused by long hours of sitting or poor movement habits.
4. Builds Stability and Balance
Through controlled, mindful movement, Pilates improves muscle coordination, joint stability, and balance — reducing the risk of falls or strain.
5. Increases Flexibility Without Overstretching
Unlike static stretching, Pilates improves flexibility by moving joints through their full range of motion, keeping muscles long, supple, and strong.
6. Promotes Mind-Body Connection
Pilates combines focused breathing with precise movement, helping you reconnect with your body — relieving stress, tension, and mental fatigue.
What Makes Our Physiotherapy-Trained Instructor Classes Different?
Pilates offers a powerful way to restore movement and confidence.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or managing chronic pain
FAQs About Pilates
Why Choose Refresh Physiocare?
Tailored to your body and goals
Trusted by professionals and the community
Expert physiotherapy-trained instructors
Holistic & preventive approach
Safe for beginners & rehab patients
