The PP Approach

Good posture means keeping your body in correct alignment by maintaining the natural curves of your spine when sitting, standing or lying down. It is essential in the prevention of back and neck pain and related disorders. The busy and stressful lives that we lead today mean that it's very easy to pick up bad 'physical' habits such as slouching, slumping and forgetting to exercise.

Pilates is a mind and body conditioning technique that focuses on training the core postural muscles that work to keep the body balanced. Joseph Pilates developed the Pilates exercise method over his lifetime (1880-1967). He believed mental and physical health are essential to one another. He thought that the "modern" life-style and bad posture lay at the roots of poor health. We agree with him.

The benefits of Pilates include

• Long and strong muscles
• Improved abdominal strength
• Reduced injury risk
• Improved posture
• Better mobility and stability of the peripheral joints
• Freedom of movement
• Heightened body awareness
• Improved balance, coordination and circulation

At Posture Perfect we aim to get to roots of your postural needs. Chartered physiotherapists are experts in the assessment and diagnosis of postural related problems. We offer a 30 minute session with a physiotherapist to assess your needs and goals. This is immediately followed with a 30 minute one-to-one exercise session with a certified Pilates instructor. You will be introduced to the Pilates technique and will receive an exercise program that is tailored to your needs and goals.