physical therapist doing pilates with patient

Pilates Therapy

Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Manlius
Manlius Health Center
Suite 200
102 West Seneca Street
Manlius, NY 13104
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Phone: 315 464-6543
Fax: 315 464-4753

Hours:

Mon. Wed. Fri. - 8am-4:30pm; Tues. Thurs. - 7:30am-6pm

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at University Hospital offers Pilates rehabilitation therapy. Pilates is a form of core and extremity strengthening that can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including low back pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain.

Pilates (pronounced peh-lot-ees) is an exercise technique developed by Joseph Pilates eighty years ago. Pilates was influenced by both western and eastern methods of exercise. He sought to blend both to create an exercise system with the perfect balance of strength and flexibility without excess muscle bulk. His technique has been widely used in the professional dance community for decades and in recent years the medical community has realized the effectiveness of Pilates and its application to injury prevention and rehabilitation.

The goals of Pilates are to restore muscle strength and length, correct faulty movement patterns, and to improve core control and body awareness. The exercises are adaptable to all levels of fitness and can be applied to multiple diagnoses.

What to Expect from Therapy

Treatment may include mat exercises and/or exercise on specialized equipment. Three outpatient sites have equipment including Reformers, Combo Chairs, Ladder Barrels and Cadillacs (Trapeze Table). Please arrive 15 minutes early to your first appointment to complete paperwork and wear or bring comfortable clothing to exercise in.

Who Benefits from this Program

Pilates is offered to individuals receiving services within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physical therapy program, based on the needs of the patient, following a complete evaluation.

A physician's referral is required for evaluation and treatment within this program.

Providers

Jillian E Cardinali, PT, DPT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Pelvic Floor Disorders; Pelvic Organ Prolapse; Physical Therapy for Women's Health

Tania N Gardner, PT, DPT, LMT
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2007

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Knee Pain; Low Back Pain; Pelvic Floor Disorders; Shoulder Injuries; Voiding Dysfunction; more

Clinical Interests

Orthopedic injuries, Pilates therapy, Manual Therapy, Women's health

Bethany M Hudson, PT
315 464-8668

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

LSVT Big; Ankle Sprain; Foot and Ankle; Knee Pain; Knee Sprain; Low Back Pain; more

Kelly Meyers, PT, DPT, CSCS
315 464-6543

Education & Fellowships

DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2006, physical therapy
MS: Ithaca College, 1997, Physical Therapy

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Physical Therapy; Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Foot and Ankle; Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, and Ankle; Foot and Ankle; Outpatient Physical Therapy; more