Reformer Pilates

The reformer was invented by Joseph Pilates and is a bed-like frame with a flat moving carriage on it. This can be pushed/pulled back and forth by the patient using straps, pulleys or the foot bar. A set of springs connecting the carriage to the frame provide differing levels of resistance and can be adjusted to make the carriage more or less difficult to move, hence facilitating different exercises at different levels of skill.

The reformer offers all the benefits of Pilates including overall strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. The Pilates powerhouse muscles—the muscles of the core—are paramount for building strength. Flat abs, strong backs, toned buttocks, and firm thighs are all results of this emphasis.
The reformer is large enough to accommodate full-range motion, which provides a varied, unique training environment to build strength while maintaining length and flexibility. Pushing and pulling with legs or arms against the resistance of the springs, carriage, and body weight is generally strength building. This can be very useful in early post-op rehabilitation, recovery from neck and back pain, rehabilitation from pregnancy related pelvic pain. The reformer also provides enough resistance and movement variety to help build strong bones which is an excellent, safe method of training for those affected by osteoporosis.

For further information on Reformer Pilates and the services available, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Imokilly Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic at (021) 4636642 or email appointments@imokillyphysio.com