Functional Patterns

Functional Patterns is a cutting edge ideology, providing solutions for all things relating to Health and Fitness. At Functional Patterns Dublin, we are a team of Human Biomechanics Specialists, using our expertise to facilitate people that want to recover from injury, increase athletic performance and improve overall health.

The Evolution of the Human Body

Walking, Running, and Throwing are the movements that were prioritized during the evolution of the human body. Over the past 6 million years, this created our species’ biological blueprint. This blueprint is a crucial lens through which to view the body, and is the key to solving many health related problems.

Are we Disrespecting the Evolutionary Blueprint?

This blueprint has given us a body that is well adapted to deal with its environment. One of the most influential environmental factors we MUST deal with is gravity. When we disrespect the body's design, it results in poor adaptation and a poor relationship with gravity. The importance of this relationship and its influence on the human body is a factor that is often overlooked, or completely ignored with more traditional approaches.

Our Approach

We are dedicated to a unique problem-solving approach, guided by our biological blueprint, that re-establishes the way our body was originally designed to move and function. This approach allows us to uncover the root cause of your problems, and help you finally achieve sustainable improvements in your overall health.

The Finer Details

We consider important environmental factors such as air quality, light exposure, nutritional quality and much more. Gathering a comprehensive background of how you live day to day allows us to get information on as many aspects of your life as possible, and to account for variables that are often ignored. This is crucial for us in order to give you the best advice, and for you to achieve the best possible outcome.

Benefits

Long term benefits not just quick fixes.

Pain free performance gains

Sustainable health improvements that last

Educate yourself on how environmental factors can impact your health

Achieve undeniable results and see measurable improvements

Build a better relationship with gravity

Do what your competitors are not doing

About Us

Ireland's first Functional Patterns facility. Operated and owned by two professionals at the cutting edge of human Biomechanics.

Tom Meade

Human Biomechanics Specialist
BSc Physiotherapy RCSI
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach

Paul Gallagher

Human Biomechanics Specialist
BSc Science UL
Certified Sports Therapist

Services

Mandatory Initial Assessment
€120
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During your initial assessment, we use the findings of your gait cycle analysis and postural analysis to pinpoint where exactly and in what context, your relationship with gravity is causing you issues. Not only do we focus on the fine detail relating to physical movement but on all aspects of your environment as it relates to human health.

  • Full consultation to gather comprehensive medical and injury history
  • Video gait analysis
  • Postural assessment
  • Introduction to self myofascial release
  • Explanation of human biomechanics and your specific issues
  • Learn FP fundamentals
  • Build individualized plan
Follow Up Session
€100/hour
€80/45 mins
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Clients will progress through each phase over a number of sessions. How quickly will depend on the commitment level of the client.

  • Phase 1: Mastery of FP fundamental building blocks
  • Phase 2: Specific corrective exercises
  • Phase 3: Integration of corrective and dynamic exercises
  • Online sessions available for our clients travelling from overseas or long distances
Strength and Conditioning
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Initial assessment mandatory before commencement

  • 1 on 1, group and semi private S&C
  • Sports specific
  • Max 4 people per group

Intensive Training Packages

For the individual who has the desire to make rapid progress, we offer more focused and concentrated training packages that are individualized, depending totally on the client’s needs.

Our Location

We are located in the small coastal village of Donabate, about 20 kilometers outside Dublin City. Some fantastic features of Donabate include Newbridge Park and a number of beautiful beaches, giving you the opportunity to ground in nature, and experience the benefits of cold therapy offered by the sea during your stay.

The village is located only 10 minutes from Dublin Airport by car, and 25 minutes from Dublin city centre by train. We are happy to recommend local Airbnb’s to those who travel and would like to stay in the area, and will make efforts to secure a reduced rate for you.

Our intensive training packages are a growing option for clients who travel longer distances from all over Ireland, the UK, and even Europe.

Results

A selection of our amazing results

Daniel

**6 MONTH POSTURE AND MASS GAINS**

Daniel came to us around 6 months ago having been sidelined from GAA football for close to a season with a Hamstring issue that he was struggling to resolve. We quickly got it sorted for him and have been working on improving his Biomechanics ever since. He's now moving pain free and ready for next season.

Luke

**ACL RECOVERY. GAIT BEFORE/AFTER**

Great progress here from soccer player Luke Browne. He arrived to us last year after tearing his ACL and needing surgery the year before. He completed 6 months "traditional" rehab after the surgery in a well-known clinic but was unhappy with how he was moving following.

Tom

**18 MONTHS OF FP RUNNING PROGRESS**

Tom was lucky enough to find Functional Patterns after traditional training practices had left him with a list of injuries including low back pain and shoulder impingement. He had struggled with these issues for over 2 years, using traditional rehab techniques with little to no success. His pelvic stability and general ability to deal with compressive force of gravity have improved massively since learning Functional Patterns and becoming a certified Human Biomechanics Specialist.

Evan

**RUNNING GAINS. NO MORE BACK PAIN! COMPLEX KNEE HISTORY**

Here's a snapshot at Evan's progress over 18 months using Functional Patterns. He's been working hard and is reaping the benefits. Some history. When Evan came in first, he was coming off the back of a rough few years struggling with injuries. Between 2013 and 2019 he had 1 torn ACL and 3 bucket handle meniscus tears! He had gone through traditional rehab each time but was still having problems. More recently, he had back pain that could be quite debilitating after running or GAA training. Playing at a high level of sport requires a lot of training volume and staying injury free in order to progress. Now he's well on the road!

John

**KNEE PAIN RUNNING PROGRESS**

John came to us last year as he had been struggling with knee issues. He is a GAA footballer and would have some pain in both knees following any running. This may have stopped him from getting through the next session or worse, force him to pull up during training. He had explored some traditional options but the knee pain persisted. When he came into us we identified some issues with his running mechanics and went to work correcting them. He worked has hard on and off over the last year and is reaping the benefits. After a few months training, John's knee pain was completely gone and he can now handle the training load required to play at the top level with no issues.

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