Gray Cook Movement, Functional Movement Systems

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Early Perspectives on Functional Movement Systems

The physical therapy education at the University of Miami prepared me to ponder movement and exercise from many different perspectives. My orthopedic education was straightforward and it applied the basic principles of kinesiology and biomechanics. My learning regarding the neurological system further broadened the scope of my understanding and reasoning as I started to consider movement and its many unique problems. Studying … [Read More...]

Is Movement Right For You?

The distinction between a screen and an assessment is this: The screen is done by health and fitness professionals on normal populations, whereas the assessment is performed by a medical or rehabilitation professional already aware of an abnormal condition. Pain is usually the primary complaint, which may or may not be complicated by movement dysfunction. Whether the patient has pain, is referred to a healthcare professional following a movement screen, or seeks medical advice directly, a systematic breakdown of the pain relative to movement is the first order of business. [Read more...]

Movement, The Foreword

For 16 years I have had the privilege of working as a strength and conditioning coach in the National Football League, the past 13 with the Indianapolis Colts. My passion for trying to maximize physical performance and increase durability based on science and practical application has formulated the basis of our system, which has led us to become harsh critics with a tough filter for programs. We have no margin for error, and do not have the luxury of trial and error when that may mean the difference in millions of dollars and in wins and losses. [Read More...]

Expanding on the Joint-by-Joint Concept

The original conversation Mike Boyle and I had regarding the joint-by-joint approach to training was more about the thought process than about physiological facts and absolutes. This has been the topic of lots of discussion, but here is the pearl: Our modern bodies have started developing tendencies. Those of us who are sedentary, as well as those of us who are active, seem to migrate to a group of similar mobility and stability problems. Of course you will find exceptions, but the more you work in exercise and rehabilitation, the more you will see these common tendencies, patterns and problems.[Read More...]