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Pre & Post Natal Classes

Pre & Post Natal classes

Deliver Strong:

Deliver Strong is a group pre natal exercise program that focuses on the maintenance of good posture, the prevention and alleviation of common pregnancy issues such as back pain, pelvic pain and incontinence. It will also help prepare women for the delivery and care of their baby. Classes in a group format foster discussion, friendship and fun. The classes consist of postural correction, balance, strengthening and cardiovascular exercises. Education is also a key component of the class.

Restore the Core:

Restore the Core is a post natal program that focuses on restoring a woman to her pre pregnancy level. Classes are again in a group format to foster discussion, friendship and fun. Classes consist of core retraining, postural retraining, strengthening exercises and cardiovascular exercises. Education is also a key component of the class, with a major focus on body mechanics and the prevention of post natal injury.

These classes have been structured based on the latest research in pre and post natal health, sound physiotherapy evidence and continuing education in pre and post natal exercise.

Mandatory Assessment.

All participants must have an assessment prior to beginning the classes. The assessment consists of a screening questionnaire, a detailed history of your past and current health, and a physical assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that the exercises in Deliver Strong and Restore the Core are tailored to your unique body, stage of pregnancy and level of fitness.

What you will find in these classes that is different from other classes:

1. A screening for safe participation in an exercise program.
2. An assessment of your posture, strength, flexability, balance as well as any musculoskeletal complaints.
3. Instruction in safe and effective exercises that are individualized in a group setting and group discussion and education regarding pre and post natal issues.

Fee Structure:   

Individual Private Assessment $90

Six week program $150

For more information and to book your assessment contact:
Teresa Fox at 519-820-8914

Our Instructor

Teresa Fox  B.Sc. (P.T.)

Registered Physiotherapist

These programs were designed, and are instructed by Teresa Fox, a registered physiotherapist at South City Physiotherapy.
Teresa is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She also holds a bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University. She has worked in a private practice in Guelph for over ten years. Teresa has a keen interest in orthopedic and sports injuries and prenatal and postnatal health. Along with her many advanced certifications, she holds a certificate in Pre and Post Natal Exercise. Teresa is the proud mom of 2 little girls and after returning from maternity leave she developed this Pre and Post Natal Program to help women be at their best for the delivery of their baby and for the post partum period.