Core Stability and Pilates.
For Pregnancy.
Core stability exercises and Pilates. For Pregnancy
Taught by physiotherapists for the wellbeing of you and your baby. The Fix Program combines state of the art core stability exercises, pregnancy Pilates exercises, pelvic floor strengthening, stretching and mobility exercises to fix your back pain during pregnancy, labour and beyond.
Our core stability and Pilates exercise programs are designed by Physiotherapists and endorsed by Obstetricians with you and your baby in mind.
Our Physiotherapists will guide you through our two pregnancy Pilates and core stability programs with an emphasis on exercise and education to give you confidence, strength and knowledge on all things related to your pregnancy and baby.
The Fix Program offers two core stability and Pilates pregnancy programs:
Classes are available at the:
The Fix Program Sydney CBD
and
The Fix Program St Leonards
Pregnancy classes
These Pilates and core stability will begin with an hour long assessment where we discuss any past history or pregnancy-related issues you may be experiencing. We will also determine your own personal goals for labour and after the arrival of your baby.
A thorough but gentle physical assessment will be carried out to determine any postural weaknesses and alignment changes and pelvic floor issues.
Medical clearance from your GP or Obstetrician is compulsory before commencing either the pregnancy pilates classes.
The classes will then run for an hour, weekly over 10 consecutive weeks.
Download and print the medical clearance form.
Post-natal classes
These core stability and Pilates classes will also begin with an hour long assessment to determine the outcomes of your labour and to determine any pain or difficulties with your back, neck and pelvic floor since the birth of your baby. A gentle physical assessment and pelvic floor tuition will also be carried out. Medical clearance is again compulsory before commencing this program.
These classes will run for an hour, weekly over 6 consecutive weeks.
Download and print the medical clearance form.
How much do these classes cost?
Your assessment will cost $149 for the hour and all classes are $39 each. Payment
is in advance for your term of six or ten classes. A full receipt will be issued
for your health fund.
Can I claim for these classes?
Yes, as these core stability and Pilates classes are taught by a Physiotherapist,
most private health funds will pay a rebate for each of your classes. Check with
your fund for eligibility and amount rebated.
What are the classes like?
Our pregnancy core stability and Pilates classes will be gentle, informative and
fun and are specifically tailored for pregnant and post-pregnant bodies. Exercises
will help you to discover and strengthen the pelvic floor and other deep pelvic
muscles to assist you in your changing postures (and bladders) during and after
your pregnancy. Leg strengthening exercises and breathing techniques will be included
to help with the childbirth process. Stretching, gentle mobility exercises and relaxation
techniques will complete the class for the wellbeing of you and baby.
Exercises in lying, sitting and standing postures will be included. Equipment such
as resistance therabands and swiss balls will assist in progressing your exercises
safely and effectively.
Each week your exercises will be progressed into new positions that are more challenging
for you. Our pregnancy core stability and Pilates classes are fun and the atmosphere
is relaxed and supportive. You will be closely supervised by a physiotherapist who
will help you to improve your technique and posture.
Educational discussions and handouts will be included in pregnancy-related topics.
These will range from physical and physiological changes to expect in your bodies
in pregnancy, active labouring postures and safe handling suggestions and postures
once your baby arrives.
Who teaches the classes?
A team of specialised Physiotherapists with expert knowledge of therapeutic exercise
methods for pregnancy. Each Physiotherapist has been specially trained and certified
to teach The Fix Program for Pregnancy.
What should I wear?
Something flexible and comfortable.
What do I need to bring?
Yourselves and a drink of water. All mats and other equipment needed in your classes
will be provided.
How many are in a class?
There are never more than six in a pregnancy or post-natal pilates class.
Where will these classes be held?
Our Sydney CBD and St Leonards studios will both offer the pregnancy Pilates class.
St Leonards will be offering the post-natal class.
When is it safe to start the exercises when pregnant?
Our core stability and Pilates classes are safe to begin as soon as you know you
are pregnant, or wishing to become so. Any concerns will be highlighted as a medical
clearance from your Doctor is compulsory. Bring this completed form to your assessment
with the Physiotherapist. The sooner you commence a program, the better prepared
your body and pelvic floor muscles will be for your changing body shape, pelvis,
spine and pelvic floor.
When is it safe to start these classes after I have had my baby?
Obstetricians will differ widely in their recommendations here, so again, medical
clearance is compulsory. It is suggested that gentle pelvic floor exercises and
stretches can commence from a very early point after labour, but with each different
labour outcome (for instance, episiotomies, pelvic floor trauma, caesarean sections),
there may be a need for some recovery time. We would recommend starting a pregnancy-specific
Pilates program like this one after 6 weeks post-labour.
Remember, you have a new demanding little one, and time may not come too freely
anyway. Find the time that is right for you and your baby to start your exercise,
there is no rush. Gentle pelvic floor exercises should be taught to you by a Physiotherapist
in the maternity ward of your hospital and these would be recommended to start as
soon as possible in your own time at home.
Call us anytime to talk further about our pregnancy core stability and Pilates classes
Classes are available at the:
The Fix Program Sydney CBD
and
The Fix Program St Leonards