{"id":1865,"date":"2023-02-06T22:01:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T22:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=1865"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:55:56","slug":"clinical-pilates-in-running-supporting-stability-mobility-and-postural-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/pilates-clinico-na-corrida-apoio-a-estabilidade-mobilidade-e-controlo-postural\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Pilates for runners: support for stability, mobility and postural control"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Running is a widely practised activity, but it imposes repeated loads and a significant impact on the musculoskeletal system. Although it may seem simple, running consistently requires adequate preparation, not only on a cardiovascular level, but also in terms of movement control, stability and the ability of tissues to adapt to impact.<\/p>\n

The continuous repetition of running, when associated with deficits in postural control, muscle imbalances or limited mobility, can increase the risk of overload and injury. For this reason, the integration of complementary strategies to specific running training can be relevant to support the body's adaptation to the demands of the sport.<\/p>\n

The demands of running on the musculoskeletal system<\/h4>\n

Running is characterised by a repetitive pattern of movement in which the body needs to absorb, transfer and generate force efficiently. Changes in posture, coordination or stability can influence the distribution of loads and the efficiency of the gesture, contributing to discomfort or overload over time.<\/p>\n

In addition to running technique, factors such as muscular endurance, balance, coordination and trunk control play an important role in how the body responds to the demands of training and competition.<\/p>\n

Why integrate complementary exercise into running training<\/h4>\n

Specific running training tends to emphasise certain muscle groups, which can contribute to imbalances if not accompanied by complementary work. Integrating targeted exercise makes it possible to work on components that are less in demand during running, promoting a more balanced organisation of movement.<\/p>\n

In this context, Clinical Pilates can play an important role in complementing the runner's training.<\/p>\n

Clinical Pilates applied to running<\/h4>\n

Clinical Pilates is a low-impact therapeutic exercise approach, applied in a clinical context and guided by physiotherapists with specific training. It uses movement in a controlled and conscious way, focusing on alignment, stability, mobility and motor control.<\/p>\n

The practice is based on principles such as concentration, breathing, control, centralisation, precision and fluidity of movement, which guide the execution of the exercises and encourage greater body awareness and efficiency of the motor gesture.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Clinical Pilates for runners<\/h4>\n

In the context of running, Clinical Pilates can contribute to:<\/p>\n