Osteoporosis & Pilates
Pilates is suitable for patients with osteoporosis however they should not attend the regular group classes, as specific exercises are more suited to individual with osteoporosis and osteopenia. It is recommended that they attend for individual supervised pilates programmes.
Pilates helps patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia by increasing posture awareness and balance, stretches tight muscles especially around the neck and upper back and teaches stability exercises for the hip, shoulder girdle and spine.
