physical therapy, pilates, injury prevention + wellness
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy promotes, maintains, and restores movement through patient education, physical intervention ( therapeutic exercise). disease prevention + health promotion.
Physical Therapists are able to perform differential diagnosis to address illness or injuries that may limit a person’s mobility and impact functional activities in their daily lives.
A PT’s mission/goal is to develop an individualized plan of care as well as a wellness oriented program to equip the client with all tools necessary to lead a healthy + active lifestyle; maintaining +/or restoring movement + functional ability throughout the lifespan.
Pilates
More than a fitness class, pilates is a method of movement that can help you recover from injuries + even prevent pain and/or future injuries.
Pilates uses controlled, functional movements to build strength, improve flexibility, and help you increase your body awareness. Pilates focuses on increasing strength of core/stabilizing muscles in your abdomen, back, and hips.
Pilates can not only assist with improved strength, balance, body mechanics + posture, but it can really highlight carry over for functional mobility in your everyday life.