Pilates Phyiotherapy Cork

From this provider / About this provider: Delivering the benefits of Pilates through the expertise of Chartered Physiotherapists. Ante-Natal Classes There is growing evidence to support the benefits of exercise during pregnancy, especially specific and controlled exercises to help protect the pelvis and spine and improve pelvic floor muscle function (Stuge, 2004 / N.I.C.E. Guidelines, 2006). Ante-Natal Pilates is becoming more popular and at Pilates Physiotherapy Cork, The class numbers are kept small to allow for supervision of technique and safety. The Ante-Natal Pilates classes’ help mums-to-be maintain and improve their posture, flexibility and general fitness throughout their pregnancy, in a relaxing environment. Post-Natal Pilates Classes and Mum-and-Baby Classes Here they focus on reconditioning the strength and function of the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. They recognise that post-natally there may be many different requirements and considerations, for example post-caesarean section or diastasis recti. All of the Ante-Natal, Post-Natal and Mum-and-Baby classes are run by Fiona O’Connor, our Women’s Health Physiotherapy Specialist.