Movement Functional Movement Systems
Screening, Assessment, Corrective Strategies
- 408 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Movement is a vivid discovery and a fundamental teaching that redefines the return to basics. Author Gray Cook bridges the gap between rehabilitation, conditioning, and fitness, offering a clear model and common language for professionals in these fields. By employing systematic logic and revisiting the natural developmental principles infants use to learn movement, Cook prompts a reevaluation of motor learning, corrective exercise, and contemporary conditioning practices. Key insights include: - Viewing and measuring movement quality alongside quantity - Identifying dysfunctional patterns through the Functional Movement Screen - Understanding the essentials of Selective Functional Movement Assessments - Knowing when and which corrective strategies to apply - Mapping movement patterns and recognizing movement as a behavior rather than merely a mechanical concept This work transcends the anatomy of moving structures, aiming to enhance the reader's grasp of authentic human movement and the interplay between the brain and body in learning movement patterns. Modern dysfunctions stem from fragmented approaches to exercise in our sedentary lives. Embracing foundational movement principles can lead to a more holistic exercise and rehabilitation model, one that prioritizes movement itself.