What’s Functional Movement Training?
Functional Movement Training (FMT) is a type of exercise approach that focuses on enhancing your ability to perform everyday activities efficiently and without injury. It emphasizes movements that mimic real-life activities and engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously. The goal of FMT is to improve flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, and overall movement patterns.
Our team of physical therapists are experts in FMT and believe it to play a vital role in one's ability to maintain independence as we age for the following reasons:
Improved Daily Functionality:
FMT aims to enhance the way your body moves in activities like walking, bending, lifting, and reaching, making these movements more efficient and less prone to injury.
Injury Prevention:
By addressing movement patterns and imbalances, FMT helps reduce the risk of injuries during both daily activities and more intense physical exercises.
Increased Strength & Flexibility:
FMT targets functional muscles and encourages a full range of motion, leading to improved strength and flexibility in a way that translates to practical, everyday movements.
Better Posture:
FMT helps correct poor posture by focusing on core strength and overall body alignment, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal problems.
Remember!
FMT supports long-term independence.
By promoting overall physical fitness, FMT supports long-term independence for older adults, allowing them to age gracefully while remaining capable of performing daily tasks without excessive reliance on assistance.
