Pregnancy pilates classes

Pre & Post Natal Clinical Pilates Classes Malvern North

Pregnancy

At Glen Eira Physiotherapy, our physios offer in-depth and uniquely crafted Pregnancy Pilates programs.

Our physiotherapists have a special interest and many years of experience in treating common musculoskeletal pregnancy complaints as well as designing safe Pilates programs and classes for pregnancy.

Pregnancy Pilates is the ideal way to strengthen your core and help prepare your body for childbirth. Our Pilates programs and classes are individually designed. We believe in small group pilates and limit the groups to 4 people.

Pregnancy Pilates Malvern North

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Benefits of Pregnancy Pilates

Exercise during pregnancy delivers many health benefits including improved weight control, elevated mood, and better fitness. It might also decrease the risk of pregnancy-related complications like hypertension and pre-eclampsia.

As your baby grows, the stress on your back escalates. According to the Australian Physiotherapy Association, 50% of women will suffer from low back pain throughout their pregnancy. Physiolates exercises can strengthen your abdominal muscles, helping to reduce the risk of back pain or pelvic girdle pain.

Another common complaint in pregnancy is bladder leakage. As you continue through your trimesters your pelvic floor can also weaken, our team at Physiolates can refer you to a continence physiotherapist for assistance. The APA states “up to 67 per cent of women will leak urine (incontinence) when they laugh, sneeze, cough or exercise during pregnancy but those with stronger pelvic floor muscles are less likely to leak during pregnancy and after the baby is born.” (Australian Physiotherapy Association)

Pregnancy Pilates Malvern North

Pregnancy Pilates

Glen Eira Physiotherapy

Our Approach

Our pregnancy physiolates classes might be claimable under your antenatal cover with Private Health Insurance. An initial assessment and a few private sessions are necessary before joining our group classes.

If you want to talk to one of our team members or schedule an appointment, please call us on (03) 9571 2111 or book online now.

Glen Eira Physiotherapy

Pregnancy Physiotherapy Malvern North

Glen Eira Physiotherapy has several physios with a special interest in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain related to pregnancy. Common conditions treated by our physios include:

Sacro-iliac joint pain

Pain in one or both buttocks coupled with low back pain.

Low back pain

Commonly resulting from a posture change due to the growing foetus.

Pubic symphysis pain

Pain in pubic region, usually made worse by standing on one leg or excessive separation of legs.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Wrist discomfort, tingling, and numbness in the hand, aggravated at night.

Rib pain

Caused by the expansion of the rib cage to accommodate the baby.

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

This usually shows as a vertical bulge down the stomach, indicating the separation of the tummy muscle due to pregnancy. Early detection is essential. If you observe it during pregnancy, getting the right advice and doing specific exercises is important. Do not start a gym program without advice.

Thoracic pain

Pain around the bra strap area often begins during pregnancy and can be made worse after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If you wish to speak to a member of our team or arrange an appointment, please call us on (03) 9571 2111 or book online now.

Find Us

If you would like to speak to one of our team members or make an appointment, please call us on (03) 9571 2111 or book online now.

Physiolates have been providing comprehensive care to patients in Melbourne’s South East. We are a multi-disciplinary clinic with highly experienced staff dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients.

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