Classes can be joined at any stage - call us to explore your options.
Physio-led Back Pain Pilates
Movement and graded strength exercises are important components in the successful rehabilitation of back pain. Physiotherapists are experts in designing, implementing and monitoring healthy movement exercise programmes for back pain. It is never too late to start the road of recovery towards pain-free movement.
Our BACK PAIN EXERCISE CLASS (Mondays, 5.20pm, in studio and also via Zoom) are suitable for those with current, recent or longstanding back pain. The studio class has a maximum of five participants.
It is taught by our experienced Physiotherapist Kaitlyn Casper who will take time out with each new client who joins the class to discuss your current and past back-related issues.
A typical class includes a warmup of gentle range of movement exercises, techniques for postural corrections, core-based strength work, hip flexibility and strength exercises with an overall focus on restoring confidence with functional movement – and feeling good following the hour of exercise!
Exercises are adapted during the class to accommodate varying ability/pain levels.
Call us to join this class when you are ready to start or to discuss your back pain with your physio instructor Kaitlyn.
Improvers Pilates
These classes are for participants who have some prior Pilates experience, and who would like to feel a challenge in their workout, often with a range of small equipment eg resistance bands and instability balls used for extra resistance and toning.
We run four Improvers Pilates classes per week - Monday at 9:45 am & at 7.30pm and Thursday at 10am.
The next term will commence on in January 2025 but where space permits you can be join the current term.
Improvers Pilates Classes at Physiofusion are taught by our experienced Senior Chartered Physiotherapists Eva Flunkert, Lorraine O’Reilly & Jen Nelson.
Pilates for all
Pilates for all is a flagship Pilates class at Physiofusion. It embraces a wide range of participant ability, and is a great Pilates class choice for those who are new to beginners, or who already have a good idea of the basic principles and wish to build on this and see solid progress and excellent results.
This is a welcoming small group class (7 participants) which allows for high levels of supervision and feedback from your instructor.
We offer four Pilates for All classes each week - Monday 9.45am, Monday 6.30pm, Tuesday 6pm (spaces available) & Wednesday at 9:15 am with Arlene.
If you would like to try out a Pilates for All class, please call us on 01 6077104 and we will be delighted to help.
Senior Men Strength & Flexibility Class
We are delighted to have introduced a senior men’s strength and flexibility class which has been so successful. We suggest that this class is most suited to those over 70 years. Designed by our senior physiotherapy team, the class consists of a variety of strength based exercises targeting the upper and lower body as well as core exercises to support the back and hip strength. The class will be led by highly experienced Physiotherapist Kaitlyn Casper.
So what is strengthening?
Strengthening is any activity that overloads your muscles. It usually will involve using your body weight or working against resistance. On average it can take up to six to eight weeks to see changes but you will be glad to hear that you will have immediate effects such as increased energy levels and a mood boost!
Physiotherapists are experts in movement analysis and exercise prescription, and all of are exercise classes are taught by experienced Physiotherapists.
Current research has shown benefits to strengthening for people living with long term health conditions.
Many of the participants in the class will have some underlying health issues, or relevant past medical history e.g arthritis, heart conditions etc. Kaitlyn will assess each individual participant on acceptance into the class to ensure that class participation is appropriate and that her exercise prescription will be personalized with any underlying conditions in mind.
Is this class for you?
If you are an older adult and you are looking to join a friendly class where you can build strength and do some exercises that are challenging and fun well this is for you!
In summary it is crucial to find a strengthening activity you enjoy which will make you more likely to stick to it and then gradually build it up over time.
So whether you are active or inactive currently, the key is to start somewhere and perhaps our class will be the place to begin!
We will be using the Novaerus Air Disinfection system to ensure the highest clean air quality to medical grade standards.
Call us to discuss if this class is for you!
Postnatal Pilates with Lorraine
Physiofusion offers small group Postnatal Pilates classes for new mums who are looking to increase core strength and improve body shape, posture & muscle tone in the first year of a new baby. Run by experienced Chartered Physiotherapist Lorraine O'Reilly who holds postgraduate certification in Postnatal Pilates, you can be assured that all exercises are safe and appropriate for your stage of postnatal recovery.
This course helps new mums reconnect with their core muscles and pelvic floor post-pregnancy as well as improve their general health and fitness levels. From experience, we are aware that most postpartum women will have some degree of diastasis recti, and we adapt exercises accordingly.
We focus on abdominal muscle retraining, pelvic floor rehabilitation, mobility and stability exercises for the spine and pelvis, as well as global and functional movements eg squats and lunges for overall improvements in muscle tone and strength.
Participants can commence from week 6 following a vaginal delivery, or 10 weeks following a C Section delivery. We have small group classes (6 per class) to ensure a personal experience with individual supervision and feedback.
Our clients will enjoy the benefits of the Novaerus Air Disinfection system to provide the highest clean air quality to medical grade standards.
Pregnancy Pilates
Our Pregnancy Pilates course is taught by Becca Taylor, an experienced Occupational therapist.
Our class numbers are kept small (6 participants) to ensure plenty of individual attention and feedback/correction and adaptation of technique for each participant.
Our next term will start in January 2025 , however we do have one spot left in our current term at 7:10 pm with Becca Taylor.
Expect to move for the hour of the class, with exercises in standing, sitting, kneeling and side lying. We emphasise the important role our gluteal muscles play in the support of healthy movement through the pelvis and lower back during pregnancy, and thereby help in the prevention of pelvic girdle pain.
Please note that Pregnancy Pilates can typically be started from Week 12 of an uncomplicated pregnancy.
If you have any questions about your suitability for the class, please call us at the clinic or speak with your GP/Midwife/Consultant.
Over 50’s Strength & Core Exercise class
WE HAVE ADDED A CLASS ON FRIDAY’S AT 9:30 AM!
This course will introduce the foundations of building a solid base of metabolic conditioning, general strength, and participants will progress through the course developing a solid understanding of movements for core strength.
It is a welcoming and non-intimidating environment for those new to strength training.
This class has a maximum of 7 attendees to ensure close supervision and individual attention and is taught by our senior Physiotherapist, Kaitlyn Casper.
The class is held every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am with our current term full.
Kaitlyn is uniquely qualified to teach this class with her background as a physiotherapist who also holds an additional Degree in exercise physiology. She is a fun and inspiring class instructor, who has a wide exercise repertoire to draw from. You will love this class!
Email us or call Sarah on 01 607 7104 to be added to the class waiting list.