We do a postural assessment and gait analysis (via slow motion video) to get both static and dynamic views of your body in order to determine the root causes of any movement issues. Once we have established where improvements can be made, we will create an individualised training plan.
In our training we use myofascial release (self-massage) techniques to prime the body for better integration, corrective exercises as tools to create good anchors of tension and stability in different parts of the body, and dynamic movements to integrate the body during motion.
To achieve the best results possible, it is hugely important that clients who attend us are open to becoming students and learning how the body was designed to function. Our aim is to educate people on the principles of the human body and guide them through the restructuring process.
What is done outside of training sessions can also have a big impact on the outcome people can achieve while using Functional Patterns. We consider important factors such as nutrition, sleep, circadian rhythm, activity levels, stress 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 results.
Hip pain is a common issue which many face on a day to day basis. The root cause is not often understood, and as a result, we tend to put too much focus on what the structural diagnosis is rather than understanding the movement issues that are the source of the problem...
Last week our practitioner Gavin O Neill made the long trip from Dublin to Functional Patterns HQ in Las Vegas to complete a Human Biomechanics Specialist course. The course was a practical course ran over 1 week in Project Function...
There’s a misconception that we at Functional Patterns limit people’s exercise choices when they initially come to see us. The reality is that there are activities that people do that contribute to issues their body is having...