Pilates for Knee Rehab & ACL Recovery
“After a skiing accident (fractured tibia, ruptured ACL, torn meniscus) I waited six weeks and then had an ACL reconstruction.
“After a skiing accident (fractured tibia, ruptured ACL, torn meniscus) I waited six weeks and then had an ACL reconstruction. As soon as the swelling was down and the wound healed, I signed up for one to one Pilates sessions at the Pilates Clinic. These weekly sessions complemented the regular Physio that was prescribed. We worked on strengthening the muscles around the knee, and exercises to improve knee extension, flexion and balance and slowly I was able to regain full range of movement. Physio sessions tend to be 20 minutes of exercises on the injured knee, yet in an hour of Pilates you do a whole body workout while focusing on the injury. I was back running after 5 months and skiing after 10 months.”
Thanks Lynda for this. I think the key issue here that Lynda mentioned is that with complex rehab we act as a compliment to other therapy. While a physio (or other therapist) will guide you (and us if necessary) by giving you exercises specific to the injury, Pilates will help to keep your whole body mobile and worked while taking care of the injury too. Often, having a knee injury can cause compensations or overuse of other muscles during the healing period, and Pilates helps to keep things from going out of kilter, working the whole body in relation to the injury.
In 2025, AI is reshaping fitness—from smart mirrors that correct your form to apps that tailor workout plans around your heart rate. But just like a robot masseuse might ease tight muscles, it can never provide the understanding and warmth of a human touch.
If you’ve noticed more people heading into studios around Wimbledon or carrying mats on the District line, you’re not imagining it. Pilates, once considered a niche pursuit, is now firmly part of the UK’s fitness landscape.
The summer months, with their longer days and outdoor energy, give way to darker mornings, earlier nights and more time spent indoors. For many, that means extra hours at the desk or on the sofa, and the body begins to notice it — back pain, tight hips, sore shoulders, or simply the sense of moving less freely.
Follow us on Social media
