Selective Functional Movement Assessment
Optimize Your Mobility with SFMA Therapy
We use the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) to identify the true source of your physical pain. This clinical tool allows our therapists to look beyond your symptoms and evaluate your entire body as a linked system. We focus on finding hidden movement dysfunctions to create a more effective and lasting recovery plan.
The Core Pillars of SFMA
The SFMA evaluates seven fundamental movement patterns to see how your body coordinates basic tasks. This process helps us distinguish between a simple lack of mobility and a deeper problem with motor control.
Functional Movement: We check if you can perform essential motions without pain or compensation.
Mobility vs. Stability: We determine if your joints are stiff or if your muscles are failing to stabilize the joint.
Regional Interdependence: Our team examines how a problem in your hip might be causing pain in your lower back.
Pattern Breakouts: We use detailed follow-up tests to isolate the exact tissue or joint causing your dysfunction.
Finding the Source of Your Pain
Traditional therapy often focuses only on the area that hurts, but SFMA looks at the movements that lead to that pain. You might feel discomfort in your shoulder, yet the actual cause could be a lack of flexibility in your upper back. This whole-body assessment ensures we treat the root cause rather than just the localized symptoms.
Personalized Corrective Strategies
Once we complete your assessment, we design a customized program to correct your specific movement flaws. We use a combination of manual therapy and targeted exercises to reset your nervous system and restore proper function.
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