Functional Movement:

Most people are seeking physical therapy, because they are in pain or have an injury. We utilize the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).  It is a movement based diagnostic system which systematically finds the cause of pain - not just the source - by logically breaking down dysfunctional movement patterns in a structured, repeatable assessment.​​Think of this diagnostic assessment like a preflight checklist for a pilot. Every check box should have a green light before flight, or for you--return to activity. It is reliable, repeatable, and fully encompasses the entire body and how each joint plays a role in the "Kinetic Chain," and not solely the painful area. ​

You Do Not Have To Be in Pain To see Us!

In fact, we prefer to see you when are not in pain, because it is much easier to manage deficiencies without waiting for healing and the hinderance of pain. Furthermore, we recommend you come see us bi-annually. Think of us like your dentist, and you are coming in for your "routine cleaning." We want to tease out any mechanical breakdowns or compensatory patterns before they become a painful problem. For this, we utilize the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). The FMS is used to identify and describe movement competency (or lack of) and determine if it needs to be further investigated. It is standardized movement screening to see how an individual, no matter their age, is moving in everyday life. It identifies movement patterns an individual moves well in, and patterns that can be developed or loaded. It is perfectly normal to "find pain" during the FMS. This requires enough stability and mobility in positions you may not be used to moving in but should be able to perform. As a fail-safe, If a client has pain during the FMS, they will automatically be funneled into the SFMA to further investigate patterns to find the source.​​Getting someone out of pain is no longer enough. At the end of an FMS, you will have valuable information about your movement and a program specific to you to foster an environment to meet your goals and remain healthy.