BodyMOT Biomechanical Assessment
This information can be used as an integral part of an injury prevention and management programme, a conditioning programme for optimal performance, and is the basis upon which a functional training programme and a sports conditioning programme can be delivered safely and effectively. Irrespective of the exercise you perform, the type of training you do for it, or indeed at what level you perform, your biomechanical preparation is an important part of your training programme, and is essential to complement functional screening and training.
Conditioning
Functional training prepares you for training functionally, but what prepares you for functional training?
Functional training has its origins in rehabilitation and has been around for 40 years or more. In this time we have established that biomechanical screening is a critical precursor to functional screening and functional training, otherwise you simply continue to experience problems. As the functional concepts start to become more widely accepted in fitness and conditioning, it is important to recognise that the biomechanical screening has not yet followed into these arenas.
Functional and biomechanical screening and training are very important aspects of an overall conditioning programme for any sport or activity, and are complementary in every way. For example, there are many people who pass a functional screen, yet fail a biomechanical screen. They detect different factors, both of which are important to the trainer.
Injury Prevention
There are many causes of injury ranging from poor technique, poor core strength, poor preparation, insufficient range of movement in the relevant structures and many others...
Your correct biomechanical function is also a critical factor, but is generally less understood. A biomechanical screen will highlight the flaws in your pelvic, shoulder and knee function, as well as check whether you
have any low grade muscle spasm in key muscles, which may be restricting movement and the correct functioning of a joint. In addition, a biomechanical screen will check your nervous system, and highlight any
problems that may cause your body to compensate and break down.
For example, a rotated pelvis causing a functional leg length discrepancy can result in a variety of different injuries depending upon how you
compensate. It can cause lower back pain, knee pain, shin pain, hamstring injuries and even foot pain. By screening issues like pelvic function, the risk of many of these injuries can be significantly reduced.
There are 3 tests that are preformed over a period of 18 weeks;
| Test 1 – Normalise Phase |
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| The first test is the Normalise Phase, which is a series of screening tests to identify any biomechanical weaknesses with the pelvis, spine and nervous system.
This is then linked to a series of exercises, which are used to improve and correct any areas of weaknesses. Minimum Programme period 6 weeks. |
| Test 2 - Stabilise Phase |
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| Once normal biomechanics is achieved, you will be taken through core stability screening and associated exercises to address any core imbalances.
This will also include all exercises to stabilise all the work you have put in during your Normalise Phase. Minimum Programme period 6 weeks. |
| Test 3 - Functionalise Phase |
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| The final test is the Functionalise Phase, A full screening programme for knee and shoulder is completed with the relevant exercises to complete the
process and the biomechanical preparation for sport and exercise. Minimum Programme period 6 weeks. |
| £85 - Initial Assessment | £40 - Follow Up Assessments thereafter |
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