Hot Tips on Choosing the Right Pilates Studio - Part 3: Pilates Studios in Rehabilitation Work - By: Joanna Ng

In part 1 of the article, I talked about self assessment before choosing the
appropriate pilates studio . In part 2 of the article, I actually gave some pointers on the questions to enquire when choosing the correct pilates studio. The last part of this article will deal with pilates studio that
specalises in pilates pain relief and pilates rehabilitation.

The health trade is filled with various pilates studios. Most of them will
somehow link themselves with rehabilitation as pilates is by nature
rehabilitative. I will provide some guidance on finding out for the right pilates studio when you have a medical condition like back injury and slipped disc.

1.Ability to Address Specific Needs
Talk to a pilates studio that deals with rehabilitation to get your injuries fixed. But because Pilates is in itself a form of rehabilitative work, most studios will offer rehabilitation of some sort. You need to dig deeper to understand the rehabilitation work involved. Rehabilitation works only if mixed with some form of bodywork therapy.. Look for a pilates studio staffed with pilates instructors with these credentials so he/she can incorporate that into your training program. Pilates rehabilitation requires many years of
skilled experience working with injured bodies.

Rehabilitation usually involves some form of assisted manual joint release and
manipulation like myofascial release in combination with specific pilates
routines. This approach helps to speed up recovery with very positive results.
As such, it is generally more expensive than a general pilates program because the instructor involved in rehab work are usually experts in the industry. Don't be afraid to ask all the necessary questions. Why settle for some incompetent instructors and run the risk of wasting time and money with no sign of recovery when you should strive to have a reputable instructor who can guarantee results? Ask for testimonials and proof of credibility.

Most pilates rehabilitation programs should be pilates reformer (machine) based. Machines provide the necessary resistance and strength training for the weakened muscles of the injured bodies. Group classes are not recommended for clients with injuries until they have been cleared by professionals.

2. Education & Credibility
Generally, choose pilates studios that is well known in the industry for its work (not for tons of advertising) and its pilates instructors are internationally accredited with practical experience. Check how often the pilates instructors go for continuing education and how they kept abreast with the newest development in the industry.

Choose studios which are the certifying studios of internationally recognised "Pilates Teacher's Certification Program" because they have to keep upgrading themseleves in order to be able to offer teaching courses. Better yet, the person who is conducting the course is the immediate
staff of the studio rather than an external overseas facilitator. This will ensure you are in safe hands!

By now, you should have a general idea of how to go about in your search of a great pilates studio that suits you especially if you have injuries and cut out the hassle of wasting valuable time.

Here's to your Pilates journey! Happy reforming!

About the Author

Joanna Ng runs an authentic Pilates Studio, Singapore Pilates Central & Rehabilitation and has more than 15 years of experience in Pilates. She is a certified Master Trainer Pilates Instructor with The Method Pilates in the PhysicalMind Insitute, New York. Joanna uses various techniques like myofascial release, gyrotonic and pilates to nurse many of clients back to health. Visit her at http://www.pilatescentral.com.sg

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