The human body will adapt or create compensatory patterns of movement in response to pain, lack of mobility, and/or loss of motor control.
Over time, these changes can lead to more significant dysfunction and/or increased pain and fear of movement.
An isolated or regional approach to evaluation is not sufficient to restore whole function. Treating the pain does not address the fundamental cause of the problem.
A diagnostic list from evaluating dysfunctional patterns allows the clinician to design an effective treatment strategy.
Selective Functional Movement Assessment provides a lens into the problem so that clinicians can find meaningful impairments that are likely contributing to the symptoms quickly and effectively.
Proper diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment.
The SFMA system systematically finds the cause of pain - not just the source - by logically breaking down dysfunctional movement patterns in a structured, repeatable assessment.
It is an objective system, providing clinicians with an unbiased approach to treating individuals.
SFMA allows you to pinpoint your diagnosis and treatment. SFMA makes your treatment programme effective & efficient.
Learn the seven top tier tests of the SFMA and identify the criteria for rating each test as functional or dysfunctional
Learn the significance of pain provocation during the examination process and list two ways in which pain alters normal motor control
Distinguish functional and dysfunctional movement patterns when observing video case examples
Perform a complete SFMA evaluation and all portions of the breakout
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SFMA empowers Rehab Trainers to deliver precise, client-centered care efficiently, reducing injury risk and ensuring long-term success for their clients.
SFMA measures the status of movement-pattern related pain and dysfunction using bodily regional interdependent movement to aggravate symptoms and expose the limitations and dysfunctions.
The simple answer is regional interdependence. A problem away from the painful area could be contributing to the pain. The SFMA is a tool to manage regional interdependence with a repeatable, systematic approach.
SFMA provides the key to be a better clinician.
While the SFMA is not suitable for patients in the acute stage, it can be used with patients with lower levels of pain.
A system allows an unbiased approach to look at the individual and form a plan of care for efficient results.
SFMA can identify movement dysfunctions in individuals who are not experiencing pain to identify potential issues before they become more severe.
SFMA is a valuable tool for evaluating and treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction in individuals of all ages and activity levels.
SFMA system can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Greg is an international sports physical therapist with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists and a titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
He has lived and worked as a performance physical therapist in five countries at the world championship level, national institute level, and state football level across multiple codes. He is currently Head of Medical Services for Frankston Football Club in the state of Victoria, Australia.
Thank you PFC Academy for organising SFMA level 1 course, it is the first time organised in South East Asia region.
My learning experience here was fantastic. All the team members are very friendly n caring to provide us all the necessary support during the 2 days course including snacks, coffee and banana 😝
Greg Dea is such a great instructor. Very knowledgeable and his explanation is really simple and direct to the point, so it is very easy to understand and learn about the SFMA course. I think this course provides me some extra tools in my physio diagnosis assessment on my patient. Definitely give me a more clearer directions on what treatment approach to focus on for each patients.
Looking forward to attend the SFMA level 2 course in near future 🤩
Structure and logical assessment to find out the mobility dysfunction.
Supplementary information on assessments for day-in, day-out practice. 🏋🏽🔥💪🏼
I think there will be less frustration in the future when treating clients. 💪💪
The treatment plan will be more direct instead of just trial and error.
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Greg Dea is an international sports physical therapist with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists and a titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association. He has over 22 years of experience in some of the toughest athletic environments around the world. He is published in the field of returning to field sports running. He has educated hundreds of therapists and performance staff in eight countries about simple-to-advanced rehabilitation, the science and art of coaching as it relates to rehabilitation, skill acquisition, movement restoration and return to play. He has lived and worked as a performance physical therapist in five countries at the world championship level, national institute level, and state football level across multiple codes. He is currently Head of Medical Services for Frankston Football Club in the state of Victoria, Australia.
Rod Harris is a practicing Osteopath in the Southern Highlands of NSW in Australia. He has a broad range of experience treating everyone from professional athletes to the general population, across a wide range of age groups. Additionally, Rod has been an active competitor in Mixed Martial Arts events as both an amateur and professional fighter and is currently an MMA coach. He has also taught advanced hand to hand & weapons combat tactics and techniques to police, prison tactical response groups, and security guards, as well as self-defense for general population groups. It was his experience in traditional martial arts that had Rod look more closely at how fundamental human movement underpins elite athletic performance. Rod uses all aspects of the Functional Movement Systems approach in Osteopathic practice and coaching scenarios. Rod has taught other therapists and coaches in Australia and multiple other countries. Rod also holds certifications as a personal trainer, sports coach, a kettlebell instructor and nutrition coach.
