Patients with chronic and recurring pain or dysfunction challenge most clinicians. Often, the source of the unresolved pain or dysfunction is remote to the presenting signs and symptoms. Understanding the concept of total body integration and function is more than just a concept, it is an anatomical and neurophysiological expression of our genetics. The myofascial system and neurovascular system are laid down throughout embryological development to tie together the whole body to promote more efficient function and locomotion.
To effectively treat any patient’s presenting pain or dysfunction, a clinician must practice advanced manual therapy within the construct of total body interdependence and function. CBI utilizes Functional Movement Patterns (FMPs), adapted from Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) lessons . These FMPs allow the participant to evaluate functional efficiency both locally as well as in an integrated component of regional and total body function.
The evaluation process proceeds from non-weight bearing motions to weight bearing activities. Specific FMT training sequences progress from flexion to lateral motions, to extension and conclude with rotational FMPs.