At Joint Effort Movement Center, we’re committed to providing the best in physical therapy and movement rehabilitation. We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our team to include a Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) specialist, Heather Felde, bringing a powerful new tool to our clinic’s approach to patient care. This addition enhances the synergy between Functional Manual Therapy and our established Postural Restoration (PRI) services, giving our patients an even more comprehensive pathway to healing, pain relief, and optimal movement. Let's dive in to learn how Functional Manual Therapy and Postural Restoration work hand-in-hand...
To appreciate how Functional Manual Therapy and Postural Restoration complement each other, it helps to understand what each method offers:
Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) is a hands-on treatment approach aimed at assessing and improving the body’s movement mechanics. An FMT specialist addresses joint function, tissue mobility, and neuromuscular patterns, restoring proper movement to each part of the body. FMT focuses on pinpointing restrictions or dysfunctions and treating them directly to enhance functional mobility and reduce pain.
Postural Restoration (PRI), on the other hand, focuses on achieving postural balance by addressing muscle imbalances and breathing mechanics. PRI treats the body as an interconnected system, aligning muscles, bones, and respiration to improve core stability and reduce strain on muscles and joints. The PRI approach helps reset the body’s alignment, enhancing stability and optimizing breathing to support functional movement.
Why Functional Manual Therapy and Postural Restoration Work So Well Together
By combining Functional Manual Therapy and Postural Restoration, we can offer a truly integrative approach that addresses both the underlying mechanics and the whole-body alignment of each patient. Here’s how they enhance each other:
Optimized Movement Patterns: FMT focuses on restoring proper function at the joint and tissue level, while PRI helps patients maintain these gains by optimizing their alignment, stability, and breathing. This combination supports healthier, more efficient movement patterns that reduce the risk of future injuries.
Enhanced Pain Relief and Prevention: When these methods are used together, patients experience relief that lasts. FMT can immediately address sources of pain by restoring mobility, and PRI reinforces this by balancing posture and enhancing support for daily activities.
Comprehensive Body Balance: FMT specialists address mobility and soft tissue health, while PRI practitioners focus on posture, core stability, and breathing mechanics. Together, they provide a total-body approach that promotes both alignment and functional strength.
With the addition of Functional Manual Therapy to our Postural Restoration offerings, our patients benefit from customized care plans that address their unique needs. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to relieve chronic pain, or simply aiming to improve your mobility, our enhanced approach offers you a full spectrum of care that addresses the root causes and maintains results over time.
Ready to see what FMT and PRI can do for you? Contact us today to schedule an appointment and discover how we can help you achieve your movement goals.