Although Pilates can be extremely beneficial for patients with certain injuries or pain problems, it needs to be specifically tailored to each individual. Done in small groups, with a prior individual assessment, specific exercises are chosen and modified for each individual.(This is distinct from a larger ‘generic’ Pilates Matwork or Reformer class where everyone does the same exercise.) This ensures optimal benefits, while minimising the potential risks of aggravating existing pain or injuries by doing exercises incorrectly or those that may be inappropriate for certain conditions or movement ‘dysfunctions’. When led by a Physiotherapist, individually-tailored Pilates programmes are sometimes called Clinical Pilates (or Rehab Pilates), whereas the generic classes are called Fitness Pilates and are more suited to people without significant pain or injuries. Our aim is to help you progress to a level where it would be safe to attend a Fitness Pilates class (if that is your goal), or to practise independently at home.One major benefit of Pilates, as a component of injury rehabilitation, is the opportunity to start early in the recovery period. For example, even if a fractured ankle is immobilised in a cast or boot, you can start Pilates by working on conditioning the rest of your body!