Therapeutic Pilates for Injury Recovery and Staying Active
Pilates Rehabilitation at PhysioFit in Los Altos, CA
At PhysioFit, Pilates is more than exercise; it’s movement with purpose. Our trainers each have over a decade of experience and work with clients of all abilities and life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. Unlike typical Pilates programs, our approach is therapeutic and personalized. We address underlying issues, not just fitness goals, and tailor every session to your body’s needs. Whether you’re rebuilding core strength, improving bone density, managing hormonal changes, supporting joint health, enhancing sports performance, or recovering from injuries, our instructors help you build a strong foundation for long-term movement success.
What is Therapeutic Pilates?
The essence of Pilates is proper breathing and control over your body and its muscles, with particular emphasis on the abdomen. The method focuses on building a strong "Central Core" by strengthening your abdominal wall and spine. There are over 500 exercises, many based on Yoga and dance. Rather than many reps, each exercise is performed only a few times, but with intense concentration on form and precision.
Pilates is now widely regarded as one of the best ways to tone up weak muscles and give support to your back, neck, and shoulder joints. At PhysioFit in Los Altos, Pilates is a central focus in how we deliver effective care and achieve positive results. We incorporate Pilates-based exercises into our treatment plans for Physical and Occupational Therapy.

Why should you do Therapeutic Pilates?
Our Pilates sessions involve a set of challenging and progressive exercises to allow you to learn to move your body and your spine safely. Pilates techniques affect the entire body. Instead of isolating muscle groups, the entire body is involved, integrating the upper and lower extremities with the core musculature. Mental imaging, focus, and breathing patterns are used to reduce stress and unnecessary movement while emphasizing static or dynamic core stabilization. This includes an emphasis on coordinating abdominals, pelvic girdle, and shoulder strength. The principle of strengthening while lengthening muscles is critical in providing long-term benefits that carry over into improving your daily life.
How our Pilates is different than others:
PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness in Los Altos offers a distinctive approach to Pilates that sets it apart from other programs in our area. Here's how our Pilates offerings differ: