Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates for Sports Injury Rehabilitation
At Haberfield Foot Clinic, we offer Clinical Pilates as part of a targeted rehabilitation program to aid recovery from sports-related injuries. This evidence-informed approach focuses on improving functional strength, neuromuscular control, core stability, and movement precision, all of which are essential for a safe return to sport.
Whether you're recovering from a knee, hip, ankle, or lower limb injury, our Clinical Pilates sessions are individually tailored by qualified clinicians to address biomechanical deficiencies and prevent re-injury. Research indicates that structured Pilates programs can improve muscle endurance, joint alignment, and dynamic balance—key components of successful injury rehabilitation (Wells et al., 2014; Kloubec, 2010).
Sessions are suitable for athletes of all levels, from recreational to elite, and are supervised to ensure correct technique and progression based on your stage of recovery.
Clinical Pilates for Heel and Achilles Pain
Chronic conditions like plantar fasciopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, and posterior heel pain are often linked to poor lower limb mechanics and inadequate load tolerance. Clinical Pilates provides a controlled environment to address these issues through strengthening, mobility work, and load modification exercises.
Our approach incorporates foot- and ankle-specific strengthening, gait retraining, and progressive tendon loading, consistent with current best-practice guidelines for managing Achilles and plantar heel pain (Rathleff et al., 2015; Silbernagel et al., 2007).
Each program is designed by a clinician with podiatric expertise and adapted to your individual needs—whether you're in the acute pain stage or returning to higher function. Clinical Pilates supports healing while improving foot and ankle biomechanics to reduce the risk of recurrence.
Why Choose Us for Clinical Pilates?
Podiatry-led clinical expertise with an understanding of complex foot and ankle conditions.
One-on-one to ensure focused supervision.
Programs adapted for post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain, or high-performance conditioning.
Integration with other podiatric services (e.g., custom orthotics, shockwave therapy, gait analysis) for a comprehensive treatment approach.
We welcome both new and existing patients seeking a safe, progressive and individualised Pilates rehabilitation program.
References
Kloubec, J. (2010). Pilates: how does it work and who needs it? Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 1(2), 61–66.
Wells, C., Kolt, G. S., & Bialocerkowski, A. (2014). Defining Pilates exercise: a systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(2), 253–262.
Rathleff, M. S., Molgaard, C. M., Fredberg, U., & Kaalund, S. (2015). High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 25(3), e292–e300.
Silbernagel, K. G., Thomeé, R., Eriksson, B. I., & Karlsson, J. (2007). Continued sports activity, using a pain-monitoring model, during rehabilitation in patients with Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled study. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 35(6), 897–906.