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Pilates disclaimer

The classes provided by Elements Physiotherapy are for educational purposes only and are not to be interpreted as a recommendation for a specific treatment plan or course of action. 

EXERCISE IS NOT WITHOUT RISKS AND THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE PROGRAMME MAY RESULT IN INJURY. THEY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: RISK OF INJURY, AGGRAVATION OF A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION, OR ADVERSE EFFECTS OF OVER-EXERTION SUCH AS MUSCLE STRAIN, ABNORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE, FAINTING, DISORDERS OF HEARTBEAT, AND VERY RARE INSTANCES OF HEART ATTACK. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, BEFORE BEGINNING THIS OR ANY EXERCISE PROGRAMME, PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR APPROPRIATE EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. THE EXERCISE INSTRUCTION AND ADVICE PRESENTED IN THE CLASSES ARE IN NO WAY INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL CONSULTATION. ELEMENTS PHYSIOTHERAPY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FROM AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE CLASSES. AS WITH ANY EXERCISE PROGRAMME, IF AT ANY POINT DURING THE CLASS YOU BEGIN TO FEEL FAINT, DIZZY OR HAVE ANY PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT, YOU SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. 

Please take note of the following precautions before taking the class: 

To reduce and avoid injury, you will want to check with your doctor/physiotherapist before beginning the classes. By participating in the classes you are doing so at your own risk. Elements Physiotherapy will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our Pilates programmes. 

Please use good judgement and common sense when taking the class, consider your level and ability and choose the appropriate level of the exercises and rest when you need to. 

Please ensure you are in a clear space with no obvious hazards, with ventilation, appropriate lighting and access to water. 

By viewing the classes on http://www.elementsphysio.co.uk, you agree the terms of this disclaimer. All content is the property of Elements Physiotherapy and cannot be shared.

Lucy Wright
Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

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