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I treat a wide range of conditions such as back and neck pain, muscle strains, ligament and joint sp

12/09/2025

🚨Change to Pre Natal Reformer Pilates🚨

Pre Natal Reformer Pilates classes will change to now include new moms (Post Natal) 🤱🏻

Reformer Pilates is great in pregnancy and in the post pregnancy time. Reformer Pilates can help to strengthen the pelvic floor, weakened abdominal muscles and help recover from diasti recti, improve upper body strength and mobility which can be fatigued due to nursing.

Classes focus on strengthen the body to support the changes that happen throughout pregnancy and into the post natal stage.

If you would like more information or would like to book a space in the class you can contact me on (086)7820796 or send a DM.

07/03/2025

🤰🏻Pre Natal Reformer Pilates Classes🤰🏻

Another new class has been added to the timetable.
Pre Natal Reformer classes will start Saturday March 15th and will run every Saturday at 11.45am.

Pre Natal Reformer classes have many benefits throughout pregnancy.
◾Helps strengthen muscle of the pelvis and pelvic floor.
◾Improves flexibility and promotes relaxation.
◾Helps to strengthen and improve postural muscles.
◾Breath work.
◾Improves balance and general movement.

Reformer Pilates is a safe and effective way to exercise throughout your pregnancy.

If you would like more information about Pre Natal Reformer Pilates you can DM or contact me on (086) 7820796.

17/02/2025

🚨New Class Alert🚨

Yoga with Maura will start from Monday 24th of February. Classes will be run out of Martina O'Brien Physical Therapy rooms.

If you would like to try something new or would like to rediscover your Yoga journey this is for you. Yoga has many benefits ranging from increased flexibility to developing a mind body balance 🧘🏻‍♀️

If you would like more information about the Yoga classes don't hesitate to contact me or send a DM and if you would like to book into a Yoga class you can now do so through my website martinaobrienphysicaltherapy.ie.

03/01/2025

⏩New Pilates Class Schedule⏪

A new block of Reformer and Mat Pilates classes commence Tuesday 14th of January.

Reformer Timetable:
Tuesdays at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm (men's only)
Wednesdays at 7am, 8am and 9.30am
Thursday at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm
Friday at 1.05pm
Mat Pilates Timetable:
Saturday 9.30am, 10.30am
Classes are 6 week blocks.

As the new year begins why not try a new challenge... Reformer and Mat Pilates are suitable for all ages and abilities.

☎️If you would like to book a place in a class or if you would like more information contact me on (086)7820796 or DM.

17/12/2024

🎄Christmas Competition Winner🎄

The winner of a block of Pilates classes is

Congratulations to Cára. A huge thank you to everyone who shared, liked and entered the competition ☃️

08/12/2024

🎄 Christmas Giveaway 🎄

It's that time of year again... The annual Christmas Giveaway🎁

Win a block of Pilates classes for 2025

To be in with a chance to win:
1. "Like" this post.
2. Follow this page.
3. Tag a friend that would like to enter.

The winner can choose between Reformer Pilates or Strength Mat Pilates classes.

The competition ends Sunday 15th December and the winner will be announced Tuesday 17th of December.

Best of luck 🤞🏻

19/09/2024

Reformer Pilates Class Timetable Updated

🗓️Class Timetable:
➡️Tuesday @ 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm (men's only)
➡️Wednesday @ 7am, 8am and 9.30am
➡️Thursday @ 5.30pm

🚨Limited spaces available

ℹ️If you would like more information about Reformer Pilates or you would like to book a spot in a class, DM me or contact me on (086) 7820796.

13/06/2024

🚨New Class Alert🚨

📢 I am delighted to announce I will now be adding Reformer Pilates Classes to my timetable.

🧘🏻‍♀️ I will be running Introduction to Reformer Classes next week for anyone who would like to start or try out Reformer Pilates.

⏰ Class times:
Tuesday @ 5.45pm, 6.45pm and 8pm (men's only)
Wednesday 7am
Saturday 9.30am

ℹ️ The Introduction to Reformer class will cover the basics of pilates and all things Reformer. An introduction class will be required to start a block of reformer classes going forward.

☎️ If you would like more information about Reformer Pilates or you would like to book a spot in a class DM me or contact me on (086) 7820796.

10/05/2024

Why do runners feel tight?

This is something I hear A LOT from runners and from field based athletes. Tightness doesn't always mean injury or the potential for injury. Tightness doesn't always mean you need to stretch, rest and recovery of the muscle or muscle group can yield more benefits in the long term.

Some simple solutions:
➡️ Take a recovery week, reducing training and prioritizing quality sleep.
➡️ Test the Strength of the muscle in the fatigued state and retest after recovery. This gives a good indication if strengthening is needed.
➡️ Address weaknesses, adding strengthen exercises to work on imbalances.
➡️ Slowly getting back to your previous training levels. Don't jump back into high intensity with high mileage.

Also stretching won't hurt (much) and if it makes you feel better that's great but let's take recovery a little more seriously and see where it takes us first.

02/05/2024

When we talk about running training/programs we talk about kilometers completed and the splits per km. We rarely talk about the squats or time in the gym that helped us to get those good splits per km. This may be because we don't associate strength/resistance training with improving our ability to run better. Runners tend to shy away from strength training or resistance type training due to fear of becoming slower or getting injured from lifting too many heavy weights. This perception is outdated and actually a counterproductive view of strength training and running.

Numerous studies have looked at the effects of strength training on runners. Studies have shown that becoming stronger improves running efficiency, speed and helps to reduce the risk of injury. These benefits don’t require you to spend hours in the gym, start small and add a short resistance session to your week (in the gym or at home).
The benefits outweigh the effort of Strength training… it's a no brainer for me.

Stay tuned for some strength/resistance exercise options you can do at home and add to your weekly running program 🏋🏻‍♀️

29/04/2024

Running has become a popular form of physical activity. Why? it's inexpensive, time efficient, available to do 24/7 and enjoyable (apparently). Running like any other form of physical activity comes with some common injuries e.g knee pain, shin pain, muscular pain, achilles tendon pain, low back pain etc. These types of injuries tend to pop up just as we are getting into our groove but is it just bad timing or are we doing something wrong?

Well the answer is maybe both or neither. To understand any injury we have to delve into your background- your previous injuries, training schedule, work/life balance etc. Within this we will usually find the answers of why you have started to experience pain.

There are some risk factors of running related injuries and these can be different from men to women and adolescents to adults. The biggest risk factor across the board for runners is a history of previous injury. If you have had a previous injury and are experiencing pain but would like to continue running, seeking advice on managing the injury would be the best step. The solution might be simple and you might be back attacking your training plan in no time, it may also take some time to get back into the groove but with guidance this will happen.

As the evenings get longer and the weather improves🤞🏻 let's keep moving. If you are struggling with a running related injury get in touch and we can keep you on track with your running goals 🏃🏻‍♀️

01/04/2024

🔶🔸New Pilates Block 🔸🔶

▶️Pilates starts with a new block on April 9th with classes on Tuesdays at 5.45pm, 6.45pm and 8pm (men's only), Wednesday morning at 7am and Strength Pilates on a Saturday morning at 9.30am.

▶️All abilities are catered for from beginners to advanced

▶️If you would like to book a spot in a class for the 6 week block or would like more information contact me on (086)7820796 or DM.

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Madame, Ballinascarthy
Cork
P85X891

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 2pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

(086)7820796

Website

https://martinaobrienphysicaltherapy.ie/

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