Gemma was diagnosed with Charcot Foot in December 2018. This inflammatory disease affects the bones, muscles and tendons in the foot. They become so weak, the bones break and her foot eventually became deformed. Gemma wore a cast for 6 months followed by a moon boot for 15 months. By then, she was walking with a habitual limp and had lost all her strength, balance and flexibility.
“It was really impacting my day to day life, in terms of personal care, cleaning, cooking and my previous hobbies were now not allowed so it had completely shattered my confidence and self esteem too.”
Read Gemma’s incredible journey thus far below…
Q – When you were searching where to go, what made The Pilates Klinik stand out for you?
I went to a local Physio for help with walking, and balance and she started to use the reformer there, and I instantly felt better after 20 minutes. She suggested I start Pilates and her recommendation was The Pilates Klinik as she’d heard amazing things about you!
Q – What has exceeded your expectations since joining?
Q – What was it about your Pilates practice you wish you had known in the beginning?