The selective functional movement assessment (SFMA) attempts to determine the etiology of painful motions by evaluating limitations and symptom provocation. It is this model, which is implemented by some medical professionals after painful patterns are found within the functional movement screen (FMS) (George, 2011). It should be noted that this author is an exercise professional, […]
Read MoreDysfunctional movement compromises efficiency, and contributes to the initiation/exacerbation of pain (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). The functional movement screen (FMS) attempts to detect movement patterns that are faulty and/or painful, as a means of reducing chances of injury, and improving durability (Cook, Burton, Hoogenboom, & Voight, 2014). However, the FMS is not without criticism, and some […]
Read MoreMovement impairment has been thought to live within a perpetual cycle, feeding deeper dysfunction and pain through the passage of time. Such a cycle is known as the chronic musculoskeletal pain cycle (CMPC) (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). Knowledge of the aforementioned phenomenon demands vigilance and a proactive sensibility from the exercise professional when training […]
Read MorePhysical function may be thought of as goal-directed movement, considered a conduit between physical actions, commonly defined as movement, and the environment in which it occurs (Cech & Martin, 2012). If movement is inhibited or impaired, an individual may be less able to participate in goal directed movement, in a safe and efficient manner. Additionally, […]
Read MoreRegional interdependence (RI) can be defined by the influence that a remote dysfunctional movement pattern in one part of the body may have on a client’s primary report of pain and symptoms in another region of the body (Sueki, Cleland, & Wainner, 2013). Such a paradigm shift from a traditional structural perspective, which considers symptoms of pain, […]
Read MoreKinesiology is an emerging field, slowly finding its place amongst other allied health and health care professions. Historically, Kinesiology is new, compared to the inception and growth of other established professions (i.e., massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, and medicine). Often, (I do not believe this to be intentional), our message, scope of practice, and efficaciousness appears […]
Read MoreShoulder pain and dysfunction are common with a 6–11% prevalence in the under-fifties and 16–25% in the elderly (Alizadehkhaiyat, Fisher, Kemp, Vishwanathan, & Frostick, 2011). Alizadehkhaiyat et al. (2011) submitted that the infraspinatus (ISP) and supraspinatus (SSP), specifically, have key multifunctional roles to shoulder stability and movement. It is the contention of Alizadehkhaiyat et al. […]
Read MoreThe ability to become bipedal is predicated on several developmental milestones; each reflex and motor pattern builds upon one another in a sequential and purposeful manner (Cech & Martin, 2012). In time, successful completion and mastery of the aforementioned milestones lays the groundwork for an infant to walk. One particular example of a gross motor […]
Read MoreShoulder instability is a common cause of pain within the glenohumeral (GH) joint, particularly among young athletes (Heyworth & Kocher, 2013). Although the GH joint allows a greater arc of motion compared to other joints in the body, it is also the most commonly dislocated joint in adolescents and adults (Heyworth & Kocher, 2013). Treating […]
Read MoreNeck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal complaint, reaching as many as 30%-50% of the adult population (Cagnie, Struyf, Cools, Castelein, Danneels, & O’Leary, 2014). Additionally, 50%-85% of those who do experience neck pain continue to report discomfort following 1-5 years after the onset (Leaver, Maher, McAuley, Jull, Latimer, & Refshauge, 2013). Thus, understanding the nature […]
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