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Clinical SeminarThe Selective Functional Movement AssessmentThe Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is a series of 7 full body movement tests designed to assess fundamental patterns of movement such as bending and squatting in those with known musculoskeletal pain.1 When the clinical assessment is initiated from the perspective of the movement pattern, the clinician has the opportunity to identify meaningful impairments that may be seemingly unrelated to the main musculoskeletal complaint, but contributing to the associated disability. This concept, known as Regional Interdependence, 2 is the hallmark of the SFMA, which guides the clinician to the most dysfunctional non-painful movement pattern that is then assessed in detail. By addressing the most dysfunctional non-painful pattern, the applications of targeted therapeutic exercise choices are not adversely affected by pain. The SFMA serves as a clinical model for the musculoskeletal healthcare professional to address regional interdependence. This approach is designed to complement the existing exam and should serve as a model to efficiently integrate the concepts of posture, muscle balance and the fundamental patterns of movement into musculoskeletal practice. This seminar will include a short introductory lecture and the remaining time will be spent demonstrating the clinical application of the SFMA. Selected References
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