Comprehensive Movement Assessment in Denver
A Movement Assessment at Peak Active Care is the most effective way to identify the root cause of chronic pain, reduced performance, and stiffness. Serving Denver's active population, our comprehensive, hands-on evaluation goes beyond where you hurt to analyze how you move. We pinpoint areas of imbalance, restriction, and compensation to create a targeted treatment plan that prevents future injuries and ensures you move efficiently, whether you're hitting the slopes or the trail.
Why a Movement Assessment is Essential
Instead of focusing on where you feel pain (the symptom), a movement assessment focuses on the underlying cause of your issues. The goal is to see if your body is moving efficiently, which is critical because inefficient movement leads to two main problems:
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Injury Risk: Compensating for a weak area or restriction places excessive stress on vulnerable joints and muscles, leading to common issues like knee pain, back pain, or shoulder injuries.
Reduced Performance: Poor mechanics and restrictions prevent muscles from generating maximum power or speed, hindering your athletic potential or daily function
During an assessment, the practitioner guides you through a series of foundational movements to identify asymmetries. This may involve recognized protocols such as:
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Functional Movement Screening (FMS): Assesses seven fundamental movement patterns.
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Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA): Used when pain is present to break down dysfunctional movement patterns.
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Gait Analysis: Observation of walking or running mechanics to identify imbalances.
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What You Get After Your Denver Movement Assessment
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A clear, data-driven understanding of the root cause of your pain.
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A personalized, prioritized treatment plan (including services like A.R.T. or FST).
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Corrective exercises tailored to fix your specific asymmetries.
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A pathway to injury prevention and increased athletic longevity.
Looking for long-term relief from soft tissue pain? Contact Peak Active Care in Denver today