Post Surgery Series – Class 2 of 3
These super gentle ‘post surgery’ classes are suitable for to start around 2-3 weeks after your operation. Classes should ideally be done lying on the floor/mat. The whole class is done on your back, side or hands/knees. It’s safe and designed to be appropriate for people after major abdominal surgery.
Progress to this class after doing Post Surgery Class 1 at least 3–4 times.
Each class is 30 minutes long, can be paused and watched back at any time.
Further information
You can use this as preparation for surgery so you can learn the movements to do after your operation. If you have been told you have a hernia and are NEW to Pilates and exercise, this is also the level to start at.
- Equipment needed – a small cushion or towel / mat.
- The classes are safe, slow paced, extremely gentle, mostly they are on the floor on a mat so you’ll be lying on your back, side or on your hands and knees.
- Designed to help you reconnect with your core muscles and rebuild your confidence.
- In line with UK clinical nursing guidelines and based on physio led clinical Pilates.
You will need a phone, tablet, computer or some other device to watch the videos (the bigger the better – connecting to a TV screen is ideal so you can see the movements more clearly). It will also need a speaker so that you can hear the instructions clearly.
You are required to watch the ‘Principles and Preparation’ video before participating in any class or video. Click here to view.
Meet Sarah
I am recognised as a global expert on stoma rehabilitation and exercise with an ostomy. I also support clients with hernias, pelvic floor issues, complex surgeries and any kind of abdominal surgery. I have worked with thousands of stoma patients around the world and trained healthcare professionals both in my private practice, as a consultant and within the NHS.
You will begin by getting to know Sarah, who will also teach you how to learn the best tricks she accumulated throughout her 25+ years of experience.
