The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is a comprehensive system used by healthcare providers, such as physical therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers, to assess and evaluate movement patterns and identify functional movement dysfunctions. The SFMA is particularly effective for athletes or individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

Benefits of SFMA:

• Identifying Dysfunctional Movement Patterns: SFMA is designed to identify patterns of dysfunction and assess the quality of movement. It looks at how different parts of the body move together during specific functional movements.

• Comprehensive Assessment: SFMA provides a holistic approach to movement assessment, considering the entire body and how various regions interact with one another. It looks beyond just isolated joint issues and focuses on how the body moves as a whole.

• Personalized Treatment Plan: By identifying specific movement dysfunctions, the SFMA allows practitioners to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to the individual’s unique needs. The information gathered from the SFMA helps guide the selection of appropriate interventions—whether that’s corrective exercises, manual therapy, or other forms of rehabilitation—based on the person’s specific movement deficiencies.

• Improving Performance: For athletes and active individuals, SFMA can be used to optimize movement efficiency and performance. By addressing movement dysfunctions, it can improve overall body mechanics.

• Targeting the Source of Pain: One of the strengths of SFMA is its ability to identify whether pain is due to a mobility issue, stability problem, or motor control dysfunction. SFMA helps determine if the pain is coming from the primary source of dysfunction or from compensatory patterns, allowing for more effective treatment.

• Objective and Reproducible Results: SFMA provides an objective, standardized framework for evaluating movement patterns, making it easier to track progress over time.

• Addressing Chronic Pain: SFMA can help identify and address dysfunctional movement patterns that contribute to persistent pain. Many chronic pain conditions are caused or exacerbated by poor posture or inefficient movement patterns, which SFMA can uncover. Correcting these patterns can lead to long-term relief and better overall function.

• Efficient and Targeted Rehabilitation: SFMA provides a targeted approach to rehabilitation. Once movement dysfunctions are identified, corrective exercises and manual therapies can be specifically chosen to address the most problematic areas. This results in more efficient rehabilitation with better outcomes and less wasted time or effort.

  Common conditions Treated:

• Low Back Pain

• Neck Pain

• Upper Back Pain

• Hip Pain

• Shoulder Pain

• Sprains & Strains

• Tendonitis

• Postural Imbalances

• Knee Injuries

• Ankle Injuries

• Muscle Imbalances

Selective Functional Movement Screen (SFMA)