FlowPilates and wrist or carpal tunnel
This is how FlowMat builds pilates classes for a student with wrist or carpal tunnel. They are the app's real rules, reviewed by a medical committee: what isn't recommended is never suggested, and what needs care comes with a warning for the teacher.
500 exercises in the catalog
Guidance for the class
Exercises FlowMat does not suggest
These are 2 of the catalog's exercises that FlowMat keeps out of the class when this condition is present.
Exercises that come with a warning
Examples of exercises that do appear, with the guidance the teacher gets.
Keep your wrist firm and aligned, don't bend it; choose light weights to avoid strain.
Rest on your forearm instead of your hand to ease pressure on the wrist.
Keep your wrist neutral and avoid bending it while holding the weight.
Keep the wrist aligned and firm; use light weights or a relaxed grip.
Rest the ring against a flat palm and avoid bending your wrist while squeezing.
Rest on your fists or a wrist support to reduce load on the joint.
Rest on closed fists or a wedge to ease the load on your wrist.
Rest on a fist or forearm if your wrist hurts bearing weight.
Rest your full forearm on the floor, not your hand or a bent wrist.
Rest on your forearms or fists instead of an open hand if your wrist feels uncomfortable.
Rest on a fist or slow down if your wrist hurts under load.
Rest on your forearms instead of your hands if your wrist feels uncomfortable.
and 78 more in the app's catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do pilates with wrist or carpal tunnel?
It depends on each person and on what their treating doctor says. FlowMat does not replace that judgment: it helps the teacher plan the class, avoiding what isn't recommended with wrist or carpal tunnel and flagging what needs care.
What does FlowMat do with exercises that are not recommended?
It never suggests them when building the class, and they don’t show up as a replacement when you swap an exercise either.
Can I change the class FlowMat builds?
Yes. You can swap, remove, add or reorder exercises and adjust the reps. The catalog only offers exercises that are safe for the student.