Clinical Pilates
Sports & Spinal’s clinical pilates-inspired classes are now named Core, Strength & Mobility Classes.
With an emphasis on core conditioning, breathing and body awareness, our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without building bulk or stressing your joints.
Core, Strength & Mobility classes utilise various exercises that incorporate balance, power, strength and stability.
This can be done either using the Pilates equipment (reformer, trapeze table, exercise ball etc.) in a CSM Studio class or the form of a Mat Class, utilising bodyweight and minimal equipment. From here, we build and progress your program as appropriate with continued advice and education throughout, so you left feeling a better version of YOU.
Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a fitness regime for life, performed on a mat or with specialised equipment. The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, sport, rehab and life, these classes will leave you looking toned, feeling revitalised and moving with ease.
Both Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists run our classes with Clinical Pilates Experience. Clinical Pilates refers to one-on-one Pilates that are often used for injury rehabilitation and used in conjunction with physiotherapy. Sports & Spinal offers both and can cater to your exact needs.
All patients are required to have an initial assessment with a Physiotherapist before beginning any of our classes. This is to familiarise patients with any equipment, positions, exercises and identify any injuries/restrictions that we may need to be aware of prior to a patient attending a class.
Contact your local Sports and Spinal location to arrange a consultation. After this assessment, your first two weeks of classes is FREE!*
*Excludes Sports & Spinal Bayside (Hervey Bay) clinic.
BENEFITS OF PILATES
Core, Strength & Mobility classes are perfect for toning and reshaping the body. It works on creating long, lean muscles, toning all of those hard to target areas such as the abdominals, inner thighs, buttocks, back of thighs, sides and backs of the arms. For toning, these classes are best performed 3 to 5 times a week through a combination of studio sessions, mat classes and home exercises.
Pilates exercises are performed through a wide range of movements and work on lengthening the muscles at the same time as strengthening them. To increase flexibility, stretching exercises need to be performed daily.
The Clinical Pilates exercises used in our Core, Strength & Mobility classes focus on strengthening the weakened postural muscles and stretching the tight muscles that pull the body into these poor postures. Studio sessions are the best way to improve posture as our physiotherapists can develop a program to target your specific postural problems. Pilates can also be used for back pain as it relaxes and strengthens the muscles, easing the discomfort.
Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes use Clinical Pilates techniques which are fantastic for injury rehabilitation and prevention as it works on core stability, posture, flexibility, and correcting muscle imbalances and weaknesses via specific strengthening. It can be used for arthritis, neck pain, back pain and various injuries.
Pilates is the secret tool that many high level and recreational athletes use to enhance their performance, decrease the risk of injuries and provide much-needed cross-training. Each sport has specific strength and flexibility requirements. When you book in for an assessment, your physiotherapist will look at the things you need to work on to improve your performance and then proceed to design a Pilates program for you.
✓ Back pain
✓ Neck pain
✓ Shoulder problems
✓ Hip and knee pain
✓ Arthritis
✓ Rehabilitation from injuries
✓ Rehabilitation from orthopedic surgery
✓ Neurological problems e.g. rehab from stroke or head injury, cerebral
✓ Rheumatological issues
✓ General conditioning concerns palsy, Parkinson’s disease
“We are here to inspire, engage and empower everyone, on their journey of health and wellbeing”
CLINIC LOCATIONS
Less than a week to go! ⏱️
A new year often comes with new goals, or a few old ones we’d love to revisit. But sometimes, pain, tightness, or not knowing where to start can get in the way.
Our brand new Maroochydore clinic is almost ready to open its doors! 🎉
Happy Holidays from all of us at Sports & Spinal!
Say hello to the Sports & Spinal Maroochydore team 👋
Few careers span 50 years with the same purpose and passion. Linda Bennetts is one of them, and her impact reaches generations of patients and clinicians.
👋 Meet Marina!
Here it is! The Annual @maroochydoresportsandspinal Christmas video.
Our brand new Maroochydore clinic opens on January 12th, but there’s no need to wait! You can secure your appointment today.
➡️ Link in bio to book online
At Sports & Spinal, our team is here to help. From physiotherapy and exercise physiology to dietetics, podiatry, remedial massage and psychology, we support every part of your journey, helping you move confidently, recover safely, and care for your body and mind.
Whatever your goals this year, we’re here to guide you, step by step, toward feeling your best. 🌿
To find your nearest clinic, click the link in our bio!
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Our experienced team will continue to provide the full range of allied health services, including:
✅Physiotherapy
✅Podiatry
✅Remedial Massage
✅Women`s Health Physiotherapy
✅Exercise Physiology
✅CSM Pilates Classes
✅Dietetics
✅+ MORE
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space on January 12th, 2026!
➡️ Learn more or book your spot via the link in our bio.
We wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and holiday season. 💙
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In our brand new Maroochydore clinic, opening January 12th, both familiar and new faces are ready to help the community move, recover, and feel their best. With expertise across physiotherapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, women’s health, and more, there’s support for every stage of your health journey.
➡️Book or learn more about the team via the link in our bio
From a chance pivot at university to working with elite athletes, to overcoming serious injury and returning with even deeper empathy, Linda’s journey is defined by resilience, courage, and care.
She has broken barriers in a male-dominated field, led successful practices, and mentored countless physiotherapists, many of whom are still working alongside her today.
We’re proud to celebrate this incredible milestone and honour Linda’s ongoing contribution to the Sports & Spinal team. Her experience, wisdom, and dedication make a difference every day. 💛
Read the full story on our blog, link in bio.
Marina is a physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Australian Catholic University) and a Bachelor of Exercise Science, First-Class Honours (Griffith University). She’s passionate about helping clients move safely while managing injuries or health conditions.
Specialising in musculoskeletal and women’s health physiotherapy, Marina treats pelvic floor dysfunction, stress urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and more. She’s also skilled in pessary fitting and antenatal assessments to support birth choices.
Outside the clinic, Marina loves CrossFit, diving, and running with her energetic Border Collie, and she brings this passion for movement to every client.
Book a General or Women’s Health Physio appointment with Marina at our Broadbeach clinic!
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This year, the team are taking you to the tropics - enjoy!🌺
