Pre Natal - Physio Éireann can help with:
Pregnancy related back, neck, rib and pelvic girdle pain
Nerve problems such as Sciatica and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pelvic floor weakness leading to incontinence
Post Natal - Physio Éireann can help with:
Individualised and safe return to exercise programmes
Practical advice relating to posture when breast-feeding and carrying your baby
Pelvic floor muscle re-training for incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain following trauma during delivery.
Treatment for back, neck and pelvic pain post pregnancy
Post-natal abdominal muscle retraining following a C-Section delivery
Post-natal rectus divarication (where the abdominal muscles separate)
Preglates - Specalist Pilates in Pregnancy Class:
The pregnancy classes will focus on:
Building core strength
Stretching areas prone to tightness
Incorporating breathing techniques to help you relax and may be used in labour
The benefits from the pregnancy classes include:
Reduction in the separation that sometimes appears in the stomach muscles after having a baby
Reduce and help manage pregnancy related back pain.
Improved control of the pelvic floor muscles which helps reduce incontinence problems and can be very beneficial during the pushing stage of labor
The class is relaxed and sociable. Numbers will be restricted to allow the physiotherapist to observe and modify the exercises as required and to offer support and advice on how to manage individual symptoms.
Important to note before joining the class:
Reduction in the separation that sometimes appears in the stomach muscles after having a baby
You must be cleared to exercise by your GP or Mid-wife
It is ok if you have not done Pilates or exercise before you can still join the class safely
You must complete an assement over the phone or a free 1:1 screening session before joining this class
If you are pregnant with twins please contact us directly