Yes! Men gain as much if not more, benefit from a Pilates program. They will gain balance, flexibility, and strength in muscles that don’t get trained or used in the gym or with traditional sports. Pilates will aid in recovery from back injuries and improve performance in recreational activities. No matter how much time you spend in the gym, Pilates will challenge you and add to your overall strength.

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Q: WHAT SHOULD I BRING AND/OR WEAR?

Wear comfortable clothes to move in. For women we suggest exercise pants or short, sports bra and t-shirt / tank and for men we suggest exercise pants or shorts and a t-shirt. No need for sports shoes in Pilates! We suggest wearing Pilates’ toe socks they have sticky pads on the bottom so you won’t slide on the equipment. We have them available for purchase. Socks also keep your feet, the equipment and studio clean and sanitary. For physical therapy, please wear clothes that allow us to get to the injured area.

Q: WILL I DO PILATES DURING PHYSICAL THERAPY?

All of our physical therapists are trained in Pilates and will be able to use the Pilates equipment for your therapy when it is appropriate. Pilates is not the only thing we do in physical therapy, we also use traditional physical rehabilitation techniques and modalities.

Q: WHY SHOULD I HAVE PHYSICAL THERAPY AT HARMONY?

At Harmony Pilates & Physical Therapy, you will see only a licensed physical therapist – never an aide or assistant. Our therapists have over 40 years of combined experience, and are trained in manual therapy, sports injuries, balance issues, prenatal conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, and many other areas. Every appointment is an hour long, and treatments are focused on your specific rehabilitation needs. We work closely with your doctor sending them an initial evaluation and progress reports to include them in your care. We work with many physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors and other health professionals across Honolulu and all of Oahu, and take most insurance plans.