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Functional Movement Patterns

Meaning

Functional Movement Patterns are clinically relevant, multi-joint, and multi-planar actions that closely replicate the movements required for daily living and athletic performance. These patterns involve the integrated use of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, emphasizing core stability, balance, and coordinated limb movement. Optimizing these patterns is central to injury prevention, efficient physical output, and maintaining physical independence throughout the lifespan. Examples include squatting, lunging, pushing, and pulling actions.