Correcting Mechanical Faults and Rewiring Fundamental Movement Patterns
Peak Physical Therapy in Denver, CO, is pleased to provide a comprehensive continuum of preventative screening, specialized movement training, and physical performance optimization. Utilizing the specialized Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), our certified physical therapists look past isolated symptoms to evaluate how your entire kinetic chain moves as a unified system during complex, multi-joint actions.
Whether you are proactively training for a marathon, entering a new fitness routine, or preparing for your next competitive athletic season, this screening establishes a rock-solid, objective mechanical baseline. By identifying and resolving underlying movement impairments, our therapists build custom exercise protocols that reduce your overall risk of injury, improve your functional fitness, and focus heavily on building lasting physical resilience rather than just temporary athletic ability.
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The core purpose of the FMS is to screen your fundamental movement patterns to identify hidden impairments or significant mechanical limitations that could restrict your performance gains or require targeted orthopedic attention.
FMS reduces injury risk by focusing heavily on good mechanics and establishing correct, balanced movement patterns. This ensures your body handles stress properly before you increase your training speed, volume, or power.
The screening will help improve your functional fitness, establish an accurate mechanical starting point, set realistic training goals, build lasting physical resilience rather than temporary ability, and provide a clear, trackable record of your progress.
The SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) breaks down 7 core movement patterns and grades them based on quality and discomfort. This allows the therapist to determine if your pain is caused by a tissue mobility restriction or a motor control stability problem.
This screening is ideal for anyone looking to move efficiently and safely. We regularly utilize this system with professional, collegiate, and high school athletes, as well as everyday fitness enthusiasts who want to perform activities like yard work completely pain-free.
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