You start a plank and your abdominal muscles feel completely fine. Your shoulders are working, your legs are strong enough to hold the position, and you could probably continue for another 30 seconds. Except your wrists are already uncomfortable. The same thing might happen in four-point kneeling, push-ups, Pilates exercises on the Reformer or any position where you need to support your body weight through your hands. Planks require the wrist to tolerate both extension and bo

Wrist pain in Pilates is more common than many instructors realise. Whether it arises from weight bearing positions, repetitive gripping, or a client presenting with an existing condition, wrist discomfort can significantly limit participation in a standard Pilates class. Understanding how to modify for wrist pain allows instructors to keep clients progressing safely. The instinctive response for many instructors is to remove all wrist-loading exercises from the programme. Wh