Functional Patterns Dublin

26/01/2026

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/movement-is-medicine-but-only-if-the-quality-is-right/

"Movement is medicine” is often oversimplified. In this blog, learn why the quality of your movement matters much more than just staying active, and how poor movement can reinforce pain rather than resolve it.

05/01/2026

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/understanding-hamstring-injuries-symptoms-causes-recovery/

Hamstring injuries have quickly become the most common of all sports related injuries over the last few years accounting for 10% to 30% of all injuries caused while playing.

17/11/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/plantar-fasciitis-foot-pain-explained/

03/11/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/achilles-tendentious-understanding-the-symptoms-causes-and-common-rehab-mistakes/

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31/10/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/guide-to-chronic-low-back-pain-rehabilitation/

Low back pain is something that most people will experience in their life, with many experiencing more long term chronic symptoms. This type of back pain can last anywhere from a couple of months, to years, depending on the individual and circumstances surrounding.

17/10/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/top-5-signs-your-posture-needs-professional-correction/

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....

15/10/2025

Renata and Stephen were invited to Google's European head office this week to introduce some of the staff there to the concept of self myofascial release and good posture. Of course, good posture starts with how you move, but learning about MFR and what good standing posture is is a great start. We are looking forward to returning and showing another group the benefits that can be gotten in the office by understanding these basic concepts.

06/10/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/functional-fitness-classes-in-dublin-new-beginner-term-starting/

At Functional Patterns Dublin we offer beginner functional training classes running in 8 week blocks. We are delighted to announce that our next group will be kicking off on October 13th and we are already fully booked.

29/09/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/anterior-pelvic-tilt-or-shift-why-it-matters-for-pain-and-posture/

The anterior pelvic tilt is one of the most demonized things, and hottest topics found in modern training today. Everyone and their mother seems to have an anterior pelvic tilt, and blame it for contributing to their pain and injury problems.

22/09/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/sprint-mechanics-improve-speed-prevent-injury/

Sprinting is the ultimate form of human movement. If you can sprint well, you can build muscle, strength, power, and mobility all at the same time. This is what we focus on at Functional Patterns, getting people to a closer approximation of good sprinting mechanics.

19/09/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/physiotherapy-vs-functional-patterns-key-differences-explained/?ad=fbphysio

A question we often get asked is how the Functional Patterns method differs from more traditional style physiotherapy when it comes to effectively dealing with pain and injury. While the intention of this blog is not to be negative about the effectiveness of physiotherapy in general, it will highlig...

15/09/2025

https://functionalpatternsdublin.com/hip-pain-understanding-the-root-cause-and-effective-treatment-strategies/?ad=hip

Hip pain is a common issue which many face on a day to day basis. The root cause is not often understood, and as a result, we tend to put too much focus on what the structural diagnosis is rather than understanding the movement issues that are the source of the problem.