Functional movement is concerned with how well a person is moving in their ‘normal movement patterns’.  There are generally two movements which everyone is designed to perform, walking and breathing. 

Although a step, or one gait cycle, takes only half a second, there are seven different parts to that movement.  These patterns specifically look at the position of the foot in relation to the knee and the hip.  When the foot is not working well it affects the areas above it.  There is often overlap between a functional movement pattern not working well and a recurrent injury. 

Breathing is often seen as a passive activity, however, the diaphragm has been shown to be an important aspect to core stability, as well as peristalsis.  Breathing may become hampered by poor posture, vitamin deficiency, or other health-related issues.  Restoring good breathing is one of the ways to improve core stability.

At Marshall Chiropractic Ed teaches a number of movement patterns that aim to improve function and stability.