The Pilates faithful have been swearing by it for decades, and their bodies usually sport a level of fitness worthy of envy.

Now, medical science is looking at the workout regimen as a way to heal injured joints and give something even more precious - pain relief.

Doctors and therapists are using the movement techniques and the equipment to help trauma patients and even offer some patients an option that doesn't involve surgery.

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