by MBF physical therapist Kyle Hensley
In recent years, modern medicine has done a very good job at treating disease and dysfunction. Dysfunction can simply be defined by the body functioning abnormally. We think there will be a shift in healthcare to emphasize the prevention of these diseases and dysfunction before they occur. It has been said that an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" and we value that statement. At Medically-Based Fitness we want to provide an assessment to identify dysfunctions in movement that are either affecting your quality of life now or potentially will affect your physical ability in the future.
We believe everyone should have a minimum movement ability that is not age specific. Those that deviate from this movement baseline are at risk for "wear and tear" or injury. There are a few reasons why someone lacks minimum movement ability. This could be caused by pain that will not allow a normal movement pattern or be related to the body accommodating for unresolved deficits after an injury. Another way that someone may not possess normal movement ability is a modification or deviation from varied normal activities. That may mean someone has deleted a fundamental activity from their "activity diet" such as rolling that infants and toddlers do all the time. Another reason proper movement is lost is through improper strategies to accomplish a task. An example would be abnormally hiking up your shoulder while reaching overhead. An additional way we have affected our ability to move is performing the same activity over and over while excluding a "balanced activity diet". Sitting all day at work then at home in the evening keeps your hips in the same position most of the day. Habitually flexed hips over time will limit mobility into the opposite direction which is essential for normal upright standing, walking, and running. Cycling is a great form of cardiovascular exercise, but the activity is not varied enough to retain/enhance proper movement abilities such as full squatting and single leg balance. These people may also be susceptible to repetitive type injuries due to the recurring movement pattern. A varied exercise program that includes individualized corrective exercises helps to achieve a minimum movement quality. People who possess proper movement ability usually function at a higher level and are at less risk for injury.
We recommend everyone take part in a preventative assessment bi-annually to attain minimum movement ability and prevent unnecessary problems in the future. We can help by using a movement assessment that will identify deficits in movement quality. This information can be used to formulate strategies in the form of exercises to address these deficits. If subsequent visits are required they can be scheduled as appropriate.
In recent years, modern medicine has done a very good job at treating disease and dysfunction. Dysfunction can simply be defined by the body functioning abnormally. We think there will be a shift in healthcare to emphasize the prevention of these diseases and dysfunction before they occur. It has been said that an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" and we value that statement. At Medically-Based Fitness we want to provide an assessment to identify dysfunctions in movement that are either affecting your quality of life now or potentially will affect your physical ability in the future.
We believe everyone should have a minimum movement ability that is not age specific. Those that deviate from this movement baseline are at risk for "wear and tear" or injury. There are a few reasons why someone lacks minimum movement ability. This could be caused by pain that will not allow a normal movement pattern or be related to the body accommodating for unresolved deficits after an injury. Another way that someone may not possess normal movement ability is a modification or deviation from varied normal activities. That may mean someone has deleted a fundamental activity from their "activity diet" such as rolling that infants and toddlers do all the time. Another reason proper movement is lost is through improper strategies to accomplish a task. An example would be abnormally hiking up your shoulder while reaching overhead. An additional way we have affected our ability to move is performing the same activity over and over while excluding a "balanced activity diet". Sitting all day at work then at home in the evening keeps your hips in the same position most of the day. Habitually flexed hips over time will limit mobility into the opposite direction which is essential for normal upright standing, walking, and running. Cycling is a great form of cardiovascular exercise, but the activity is not varied enough to retain/enhance proper movement abilities such as full squatting and single leg balance. These people may also be susceptible to repetitive type injuries due to the recurring movement pattern. A varied exercise program that includes individualized corrective exercises helps to achieve a minimum movement quality. People who possess proper movement ability usually function at a higher level and are at less risk for injury.
We recommend everyone take part in a preventative assessment bi-annually to attain minimum movement ability and prevent unnecessary problems in the future. We can help by using a movement assessment that will identify deficits in movement quality. This information can be used to formulate strategies in the form of exercises to address these deficits. If subsequent visits are required they can be scheduled as appropriate.
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