Joseph Pilates, legendary founder of the discipline

I wonder what Joseph Pilates would make of the many hybrids of Pilates that now exist. I am not of the school of thought that he would still be stuck in a 1960’s frame of mind and would himself have continued to evolve but that is just conjecture.

Types of Pilates
Nearly 40 years after Pilates death we have Classical Pilates based on the idea that to teach anything but authentic Pilates is blasphemy.

At the other end of the spectrum is Boot-camp style Pilates based on a circuit style of Pilates mixing weights and high repetition work on an Allegro, a modern version of the Reformer.

Clinical Pilates as taught at The Practice in Notting Hill takes Pilates and utilises the skills that physiotherapists have in the area of assessment and clinical reasoning to aid patients recovery from a multitude of ailments. At The Practice, we see clients with injuries and problems as diverse as low back pain, neck pain and following surgical interventions for problems such as anterior cruciate ligament injuries. We are also specialists in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports and dance injuries and pre and post-natal classes.

As leaders in the integration of Physiotherapy and Pilates for rehabilitation, we can offer a service second to none for injury rehabilitation.

Contact us for an appointment at The Practice
35A All Saints Road, London, W11 1HE
Telephone: 020 7229 3901
Email: info@thepracticecentre.co.uk

With their expert skills of assessment, knowledge of pathology and treatment that includes Clinical Pilates, physiotherapists at The Practice are well placed to prescribe interventions that will return our clients to peak performance.

At The Practice you do not see a physiotherapist just for hands on therapy but rather they have the additional skills to take you through from acute injury to specialist high-level rehabilitation. This bespoke physiotherapy intervention is what sets us apart.

Physiotherapists at The Practice all have post graduate qualifications in areas including Pain Management, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates.

Our Pilates instructors were all professional dancers/teachers with leading ballet companies and schools including Birmingham Royal Ballet and English National Ballet School. They have undertaken extensive Pilates Training with leading teachers in The U.K entailing 18 months of apprenticeship. They work alongside the physiotherapist to provide bespoke programmes tailored to the individual.

Back to basics - Bespoke Service in Physiotherapy & Pilates

The Practice facilities include reception three treatment rooms and a fully equipped Pilates studio that includes all the Pilates equipment not just reformers.

Contact us for an appointment at The Practice
35A All Saints Road, London, W11 1HE
Telephone: 020 7229 3901
Email: info@thepracticecentre.co.uk 

Spring Offer from the Practice - get 10% OFF at Tonic Fashion for Men

I am not a lover of shopping so I am very lucky that I can do everything in one fell swoop at a local men’s clothing store called Tonic, just around the corner from us on the Portobello Road. The clothes they sell are stylish including John Smedley sweaters and as I am a little too old and wise enough not to wear my trousers south of my waist their Edwins jeans are ideal. They offer a bespoke service and will open for private shopping at a time that suits you, sir!

So I am pleased to announce that Tonic are offering a 10% discount to any person who mentions The Practice from Monday 14^th May until Monday the 16^th June.
Tonic can be found 276 Portobello Road, next to Honest Johns Records.
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However did you know most physiotherapists are able to offer screening for potential risk factors that may make you susceptible to sports injury while participating in your favored sports activity?

The Practice Centre offers screening for susceptibility to sports injury

As specialists in the assessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system, physiotherapists are well placed to assess imbalances in areas such as flexibility, strength and coordination.

Physiotherapists at The Practice based in Notting Hill are all specialists in the assessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system and are well placed to offer advice and personal programmes aimed at addressing imbalances that may predispose you to injury.

John Nugas a senior clinician at The Practice has a special interest in running injuries.  He is an elite marathon runner with a personal marathon best time of 2 hours 45 minutes

Tony Kosoko Clinic Director is an ex professional dancer and specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of dancers. He also has a special interest in the management of hypermobility syndromes. Personally Tony remains active and participates in sports as diverse as Taekwondo, Olympic Weightlifting and Crossfit.

Prevention is the best medicine so, if you are seeking advice regarding the best way to avoid injury contact The Practice for expert advice.

The Practice
35A All Saints Road, London, W11 1HE
Telephone: 020 7229 3901
Email: info@thepracticecentre.co.uk 

Physiotherapist John Nugas, a senior clinician at The Practice, has a special interest in the management and treatment of people with chronic pain conditions.

John gained a Masters degree in Pain Management from Kings College London in 2008. His in-depth understanding in this area means that he is able to explain to patients the underlying pain mechanisms causing the chronicity of the pain.  His advanced physiotherapy skills enable him to assess patients with chronic pain and plan a programme of care that involves education; hands on physiotherapy and other interventions including Pilates based exercise therapy. Where necessary, he will liaise with your GP or refer to other specialists who work in a chronic pain management team including physicians, psychologists and occupational therapists.

Rehabilitation for conditions such as chronic low back pain should include movement re-education that is non-provocative and allows patients to restore optional functional movement into their daily lives. The Practice has a state of the art, fully equipped Pilates Studio at its base in Notting Hill West London. Pilates-based exercise programs are ideal for early stage rehabilitation in the management of chronic pain conditions. All clinicians at The Practice have additional qualifications in Clinical Pilates, a specialist area of physiotherapy.

Contact us at The Practice for a consultation:
35A All Saints Road, London, W11 1HE
Telephone: 020 7229 3901
Email: info@thepracticecentre.co.uk 

John Nugus, Chronic Pain Physiotherapist