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Greetings!
Back to school time, football season is here, summer is on its way out, but function remains. This month we will share a fairly new, to the mainstream, application of function titled Functional Manual Reaction (FMR). FMR is a unique technique that facilitates an optimal sequence of motion, but most importantly, it applies the principles of Applied Functional Science (AFS).
We are honored to have Dr. Dave Tiberio write an article describing what FMR is and how we all can benefit from this technique. A video will follow to support its application. For those of you interested in the AFS curriculum and FMR certification, please contact the institute ASAP, as the '09 class is rapidly filling up!! Stay tuned for Part Two of our newsletter. We will answer questions you posted this month. Please email your questions by September 17th to lparracino@grayinstitute.com.
Thank you and we appreciate your continued support!!
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Featured Article
Functional Manual Reaction
Dr. David Tiberio Ph.D., PT, OCS, FAFS
FMR is an acronym that stands for Functional Manual Reaction. Functional Manual Reaction is the name that the Gray Institute uses to describe the application of hands to bone segments in order to facilitate an optimal sequence of motion during a functional movement. FMR is used during the clinical tasks of movement assessment, functional training, and rehabilitation.
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 I'm sure many of you have experienced clients or patients with the lack of ankle dorsiflexion. Because of this, we have chosen to show a five minute clip taken from The Functional Video Digest Series on FMR for the Foot and Ankle. This clip will show how to improve ankle dorsiflexion. Gary will demonstrate a functionally specific approach in weight bearing on Dr. Dave Tiberio and, as Gary states in the beginning, "if I get the motion in weight bearing, much of my job is done". In other words, the closer we are to the persons needed function, the more productive the technique. However, don't let the technique use you, you use the technique. Know the intended task you're attempting to improve and be sure the technique is driving you in the right direction. For more FMR techniques please see the entire FMR video series. Enjoy!
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Research Roundtable
We hope you enjoy Dr. Dave Tiberio and Gary Gray as they discuss the importance of chain reaction biomechanics. It is always a pleasure to listen to Dave and Gary "banter" back and forth as they review research and make it practical. In this five minute clip, Dave and Gary integrate foot / ankle function with direct affects to the knee and hip. In combination with the techniques shown in PART ONE, you will see the link between FMR of the foot and ankle to address knee and hip function. For more information please refer to the Functional Video Digest v3.4 in addition to all of the FMR videos. Enjoy!
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Questions / Answers |
Question 1) What are the requirements for a professional to become proficient in FMR?
Question 2) How does FMR compare and/or correlate to other manual therapy techniques?
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