STOTT Pilates
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STOTT Pilates is a modern, research-based approach to traditional Pilates, widely used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings. It adapts Pilates principles using contemporary exercise science, biomechanics, and physical therapy insights to improve core strength, posture, stability, and movement efficiency — all crucial components in injury recovery and prevention.
Developed by Moira Merrithew and a team of physiotherapists, sports medicine, and fitness professionals, STOTT Pilates is a refined version of Joseph Pilates’ original method. It focuses on:
Spinal alignment
Breathing
Core stability
Controlled movement
Postural awareness
With an emphasis on neutral spine and pelvic alignment, STOTT Pilates is a powerful exercise method used for clients recovering from injury or living with chronic conditions.
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How STOTT Pilates Supports Physiotherapy:
Rebuilds Core Strength Safely
STOTT Pilates strengthens the deep stabilising muscles of the spine, pelvis, and shoulder girdle -
essential for back pain, post-natal rehab, or injury prevention.
Improves Posture and Alignment
Misalignment often leads to pain and dysfunction. STOTT Pilates teaches awareness of body
positioning, promoting better posture and movement mechanics in daily life.
Enhances Recovery After Injury
By retraining movement patterns and gently reactivating muscles, STOTT Pilates can help people
regain strength, mobility, and confidence post-injury or surgery (e.g., hip replacement, ACL repair).
Low Impact – High Benefit
It’s gentle on joints yet highly effective, making it suitable for people with arthritis, osteoporosis, or
chronic pain. Exercises can be modified for all abilities.
Functional Movement Focus
STOTT Pilates transfers well into real-life movement, making it especially beneficial for improving
balance, gait, coordination, and fall prevention in older adults.
Our STOTT Pilates Class Formats: