Results
Functional Patterns Dublin Results
Posture correction, joint pain relief, sports injuries and more.
Proof of work
What results can look like
At Functional Patterns, we believe that proof of work is really important, and while not all results need to be showcased as visible changes to someone’s structure or movement patterns, it is worth highlighting when possible. Below you can see some of the changes our clients have made using our training. These changes are not just related to posture and movement, but to quality of life as well.
- Reduction or elimination of pain
- Improving posture and movement
- Returning to previously difficult activities
- Gaining strength, mobility, and athletic ability
- Improving body confidence
We believe what sets this system apart is its ability to routinely showcase changes like these across a broad range of demographics.
Success stories
Our clients’ results
If you are interested in learning how you could get results like this for yourself, get in touch with us and start your journey today.
Client result Back Health Experts Dublin: Overcoming Chronic Lower Back & Shoulder Pain
Ross came to Functional Patterns Dublin after years of recurring lower back and shoulder pain that had affected his daily life and participation in sport.
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Client result Hip & Knee Pain Treatment in Dublin: A Real Client Case Study
Jorge came to us after years of persistent hip and knee pain that had gradually taken away one of the things he enjoyed the most, running.
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Client result Posture Correction: Top 5 Signs Your Posture Needs Help
Do you suspect that your posture needs work? Most people have an awareness that their posture might be a bit out of whack, but is this something that should concern you? Posture correction is a hotly debated topic in the health, fitness and rehab worlds. Some would say everyone has their own unique posture and that the body is very adaptable, adapting to positions it gets itself into good and bad.
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Client result Back Pain in GAA Players: Improve Posture, Enhance Performance
Back pain is becoming a more common issue among GAA players in Ireland, with studies showing that 30% – 50% of athletes will experience back pain at some point during their career. It’s difficult to suggest why, but it seems modern training practices seem to be a big contributor.
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Client result Reclaim Your Shoulder Health: Fixing Scapular Winging For Good
One of the biggest indicators of poor shoulder health is scapular winging. It can also be a symptom of poor pelvic and ribcage alignment, and while not always symptomatic, can normally be paired with some sort of back discomfort due to poor stacking in the body.
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Client result How Better Posture Can Improve Pectus Excavatum: Eoin’s Story
Pectus Excavatum is an issue that presents as a "sunken chest" and is traditionally thought to be a birth defect and untreatable..
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Client result Stephen’s Personal Journey with Functional Patterns
Since beginning Functional Patterns Stephen has made massive upgrades to his structure. Check out his before and after..
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Client result Osteitis Pubis Resolved: Is Posture a big Piece of the Puzzle?
Seamus came to us in Feb 2022. He was dealing with suspected osteitis pubis and was totally unable to play soccer as a result..
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Client result Scoliosis Improvements with Functional Patterns
Emma arrived to FP Dublin with a host of issues due to her scoliosis. Check out the improvements she made to her posture here..
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Client result Six Month Posture & Mass Gains
Check out Daniel's posture and mass gains in this before and after. Made over 6 months using the Functional Patterns training method..
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Client result ACL Recovery: Gait Before & After
Great progress here from soccer player Luke. He had previously ruptured his ACL, and wanted to understand the underlying movement issues..
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Client result Pelvic Stability Improvements After 18 Months of FP
Check out Functional Patterns practitioner Tom's personal results using FP. He had massive pelvic instability after years of poor training..
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Client result Knee Pain Case Study: Patellar Tendentious Rehab
John is a GAA footballer and would have pain in his knees following any running. We identified the root issue and he is now back to his best.
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Client result Low Back Pain in GAA: Biomechanics are Key
Here is a snapshot at Evan’s progress over 18 months using Functional Patterns. He has made some huge changes to his running mechanics..
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What our clients say
“My daughter 14 years old has an assessment and training session with Tom meade for function pattern training. Tom was very friendly and very big help . He took time in assessing where improvements would be made in planks and squat. He Explained everything very nicely, the online program definitely made more sense with his input. My daughter was very happy with the first training/assessment session.”
“Had my initial assessment with FP and Stephen this morning and it was a fantastic experience. I had some apprehensions going in, not really knowing where I'm at and feeling like I may not comprehend alot and it may be too advanced for me. Stephen is a great person to work with, completely put me at ease, was very clear about what he wanted from me and knew when to motivate and when to ease off. An incredibly knowledgeable person he was able to clearly identify the issues I have and a roadmap of how to rectify them. I would highly recommend”
“It was a great experience, and if you truly want to improve your health by understanding how the human body functions, I believe this is currently one of the best approaches. To give an example: when you visit a physiotherapist, you’re often prescribed a few exercises and corrected on one or two movement variables. With Functional Patterns, the approach is much broader. Your posture, walking gait, running mechanics, and throwing patterns are all analyzed. Because these are the movements you perform every day, improving them can help address the root cause of many dysfunctions rather than just the symptoms. The focus is on restoring natural human function, how you stand, walk, run, throw, and coordinate your body as a whole. Every exercise has a purpose, progressing from quality input to efficient output. If you’re curious, give it a try. Be patient with the process, stay pragmatic, and persevere. Your body has an incredible capacity to adapt when you consistently move better.”
“After many years of going to various physios etc, I find FP is finally the one that works for me and also makes sense. I’ve found Tom great to work with, as he works at a pace that suits me.”
“I had never heard of Functional Patterns until I discovered a studio in Donabate. I have ms along with back problems and I was looking for something that might help. My first session with Tom we went through my med history and did some training to get an idea of my base line. We progressed through the programme and Tom worked around me when I had bad spasams. It really is great to have Tom and co. who will listen, and knows how the body works and explains why certain movements are to be avoided. Fascinating to learn how stretches I thought were helping were not doing me any favours at all! Tom explained all this to me and me makes sense. The practice also has a body imaging scanner which shows a 3d 360 view of your body and how you hold yourself and how you lean to the left or right. Pretty scary seeing yourself on the scanner. However, it's a fantastic tool to have and it really makes sense when you can see before and after pictures. So....I would definitely recommend Functional Patterns, it really is a great one on one physio, strength training, coordination,balance and a bit of psychotherapy when I'm having a bad day 😀.”
“I’ve had trouble with scoliosis and it had been affecting my running biomechanics. I had gone to a few traditional physios but nothing ever worked. I’ve only seen Tom twice but already feel the improvements in my running and day to day life”
“Had a car accident 10 years ago that left my body with issues particularly my back. Could not drive more than 40 minutes without feeling sore and tired. With Tom I was able to do karting for more than 40 minutes while hitting the kerbs regularly at speed and without being fazed or fatigue afterwards. It's no magic or quick fix . What you get out is what you put in and Tom's guidance got me to this point .”
“The best place in the country to go if you're dealing with pain or the aftermath of an injury. The level of knowledge, attention to detail and support given by the practitioners at FP Dublin is levels above anything else I've done. They really go above and beyond to help you. I can't thank all the gang here enough for all their help. If you're in trouble with pain or injury or you're just looking for a better way to exercise don't hesitate to book in, highly recommended!”
“I have used Toms services for both myself and my son on a few different occasions. We both had tricky injuries that needed the right attention. Tom is a dream to deal with, he not only fixes the injury but he also educated us both on why it happened and what we need to keep doing to stop the injury from coming back. As someone who trains 5 days a week and leads a healthy life not having injuries is hugely important to me as it keeps me in the gym and making progress. I would highly recommend tom and and the team it's a first class service at a time you really need it”
“I have been attending regular sessions with Tom for about two years now. Started out with back and neck issues with very limited movement and a lot of discomfort. After following the recomended exercises and great support from Tom, I now have much improved movement, flexibility and core muscle strength. A complete game changer. Thanks Tom for sharing your knowledge and expertise, a great result and a completely different outlook on life. Regards Robbie R”
“As a person with Cerebral Palsy Functional Patterns has helped me immensely. Tom and his team are so understanding & have really worked with me to find an approach that works for me, my body & my goals. It’s the most hands on, effective & co operative physio I have had & I’m so grateful to have found FP as a practise but especially FP Dublin.”
“I spent years doing traditional S&C and got absolutely nowhere with my posture or structural integrity of my body. Working with Tom these past years has revolutionised not only my training but every day life. Highly recommend 🙏”
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