Our approach
At Functional Patterns Dublin, we don’t focus on the symptoms
Instead, we focus on improving and optimising the entire system of the body so that pain and injury become a thing of the past.
Our method
A structured system, not a collection of exercises
Functional Patterns is a training methodology that is built around improving the body’s ability to perform the fundamental movements it evolved to carry out, particularly standing, walking, running and throwing.
At Functional Patterns Dublin, we apply this methodology through detailed assessment, one-to-one training and progressive small-group training. Rather than treating Functional Patterns as a collection of exercises, we use it as a structured system for improving posture, movement and the way the body functions as a whole.
We are proud to be Ireland’s only officially affiliated Functional Patterns facility.
The difference
How our approach differs
Typical approaches
- Manage pain
- Treat isolated muscles
- Often ignore posture
- Provide exercises
Our approach
- Identify the movement patterns causing pain
- Treat the body as one connected system
- Improve posture and overall movement
- Aim for changes that are long lasting
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.
Is this for you?
Our work is best suited to people who:
- Have tried physio, chiro, or exercise without long lasting results
- Want measurable improvements, not just symptom relief
- Are willing to work and retrain how they move day to day
We are not a good fit if you are looking for a passive treatment or a quick fix.
The finer details
What happens outside your sessions matters too
What is done outside of training sessions can also have a big impact on the outcome people can achieve while using our training. 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.
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