Physiotherapist led Pilates

Physiotherapist led pilates for pregnancy (antenatal pilates). This pregnancy pilates class modifies the principles of regular pilates exercises for pregnancy.  Each exercise is designed taking into account pregnancy related body changes.  The classes also teach the correct technique for pelvic floor exercises. Approximately 60% of women 

Physiotherapist led pilates for pregnancy (antenatal pilates). This pregnancy pilates class modifies the principles of regular pilates exercises for pregnancy.  Each exercise is designed taking into account pregnancy related body changes.  The classes also teach the correct technique for pelvic floor exercises. Approximately 60% of women develop incontinence problems during and/or after pregnancy (British Journal of Midwifery, 2005).  By training your pelvic floor muscles during your pilates class, you can reduce the likelihood of this. Classes are suitable for pregnant women in their 2nd and 3rd trimester. Taught in Dundrum and online.​

Physiotherapist led pilates teaching clinical/modified postnatal pilates. It is a form of dynamic stabilistaion retraining that reconditions the body from the central core.  It is designed especially for people who have or have had pain and injuries or require specialist physiotherapy attention pre or postnatally.  It has been shown to pr

Physiotherapist led pilates teaching clinical/modified postnatal pilates. It is a form of dynamic stabilistaion retraining that reconditions the body from the central core.  It is designed especially for people who have or have had pain and injuries or require specialist physiotherapy attention pre or postnatally.  It has been shown to prevent the recurrence of and treat low back pain. Remember once postnatal, you are postnatal for life so you can join this class at any point from 6 weeks, to 6 months to 6 years or more!! Taught in Dundrum and online.

The physiotherapist led pilates classes are designed with consideration for your baby so you will be exercising with baby close by or at times included in the exercise. There will be some toys available to help entertain your babies but it is always useful to have one or two of your own. Some classes will include gentle fun exercises for 

The physiotherapist led pilates classes are designed with consideration for your baby so you will be exercising with baby close by or at times included in the exercise. There will be some toys available to help entertain your babies but it is always useful to have one or two of your own. Some classes will include gentle fun exercises for your babies.  The course will include an individual assessment to help establish if you have abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti). This postnatal pilates class is taught in Dundrum and online.