Courses
The European Institute of Clinical Pilates provides postgraduate education for physiotherapists, focused on the clinically reasoned use of exercise within contemporary practice. Courses are organised in progressive modules and emphasise clinical assessment, exercise prescription, and the integration of Pilates-based exercises within multimodal physiotherapy. Delivered through face-to-face programmes and international collaborations, the education remains closely connected to real clinical practice and professional standards.
Physiotherapy-Led Clinical Pilates Education
The European Institute of Clinical Pilates offers postgraduate education and continuing professional developmentdesigned exclusively for physiotherapists, focused on the clinically reasoned use of exercise within contemporary practice.
Our educational approach prioritises clinical reasoning over exercise choreography, supporting informed decision-making, individualisation of interventions, and the integration of exercise within multimodal physiotherapy frameworks. The emphasis is placed on assessment, progression, load management and functional outcomes, ensuring that exercise is applied safely, effectively and in context.
Teaching within the Institute focuses on:
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Clinical assessment and reasoning
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Exercise prescription and progression
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Integration of Pilates-based exercises within multimodal care
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Functional, patient-centred outcomes
Programmes are organised in progressive modules, supporting the development of clinical competence across different areas of physiotherapy practice.
Delivered through face-to-face education and international collaborations, our courses remain closely connected to real clinical practice, contemporary standards and the evolving demands of physiotherapy.
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CLINICAL PILATES FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
MATWORK LEVEL 1
Foundation Level
The Matwork Level 1 course represents the foundation of the educational pathway, introducing Clinical Pilates as a physiotherapy-led therapeutic exercise approach. The programme focuses on clinical reasoning, motor control, and the safe integration of exercise within early and intermediate stages of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
CLINICAL PILATES FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
MATWORK LEVEL 2
Development Level
Matwork Level 2 builds upon the foundations of Level 1, progressing towards more complex clinical applications. The course deepens understanding of stabilisation, strengthening and functional integration, supporting the transition from pain-oriented rehabilitation to conditioning and return to activity within a multimodal physiotherapy framework.
CLINICAL PILATES FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Applied Clinical Group Practice
This course prepares physiotherapists to apply Clinical Pilates in small group settings while maintaining clinical reasoning and individualisation. It focuses on class structure, exercise adaptation and group management, ensuring that group-based interventions remain clinically driven and patient-centred.
CLINICAL PILATES FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
WOMENS' HEALTH
Specialised Clinical Practice
The Women’s Health course explores the application of Clinical Pilates across different stages of a woman’s life, including pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. The programme emphasises safe exercise adaptation, recognition of contraindications, and integration of international guidelines within a clinically reasoned and multimodal approach.
CLINICAL PILATES FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
BIG EQUIPMENT
Advanced Clinical Practice
This advanced course develops competencies in the therapeutic use of major Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrel. It focuses on clinical reasoning, safe equipment handling and progressive exercise prescription for complex rehabilitation and advanced conditioning contexts.