Studio Pilates.

At Agile we see pilates as a way of moving the body to relieve pain, optimize physical function, and ultimately improving performance.

We see a variety of problems in the studio, whether it is an injury from cycling, a chronic condition or you are recovering from surgery we can help you make your body more robust.

The key to building a robust body is by strengthening from the inside out. By developing & strengthening our core, increasing core activation/awareness, using our breath to help with our connection and its connection to the rest of the body we can increase overall strength and ability to move efficiently. The other key pillar of pilates is spinal movement and the importance of building movement, strength with movement and proprioception to help with optimal movement. These are all important factors to work on as we age or put our body through the next big test.

While it is more common for people to seek help when they are injured or in pain, our pilates instructors can also help with preventing injury by identifying underlying physical deficits.  By addressing these, you can reduce your risk of injury in the future, increase mindfulness and your connection within the body, and then optimal functional performance can be achieved.

So, if you have any pain or injury, whether from sitting at your desk too much or due to a sporting mishap, or even if you just want to improve your physical condition and performance, we are here to help you.

What can pilates help with?

• Sports injuries

• Back and neck pain

• Rehabilitation following surgery or fractures

• Ligament and muscle tears and strains

• Tendon problems

• Arthritis and other joint conditions

• Work related pain

• Chronic conditions such as MS, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s Disease

What to expect?

On your first visit, you will be asked about your current problem and the impact on your life and activities. Your pilates instructor will want to know about previous injuries, your general medical heath, and your physical goals.  They will perform a movement assessment to identify what structures are weak, tight or not working optimally.  From here, your instructor will discuss the findings and a plan with you in order to achieve your specific goals.  The treatment plan is tailored to you.  Follow-up sessions will continue the treatment process and any adjustments, based on how you present, can be made to the plan.

What forms of treatment can be offered?

• Using the equipment in the studio to strengthening, stretch, mobilize and learn new movement patterns.

• Movement analysis and correction: to improve alignment, movement patterns, reduce the load on sensitive tissues, and improve performance.

• Education and advice: one of the most important and effective aspects of rehabilitation is to understand more about the problem and the best ways to facilitate and take part in your own recovery.

What next?

If you are suffering with pain or injury that’s stopping you doing the things you enjoy or need to do, if you have niggles that are annoying you, or if you have some specific sporting/fitness challenges you want to prepare for, then we can help.

If you would like to book an appointment click here, or would like further information, please contact us on (250) 381-2239 or email hello@weareagile.ca