How can you address weaknesses identified through functional training assessments?

Addressing weaknesses identified through functional training assessments goes beyond the assessment itself, it is great to find out what the weaknesses are but if you stop at that you will fall short of creating significant improvement since movement without regard to "who is moving" is not actually addressing any issue, e.g. the individual evaluated based on lifestyle, work, leisure and all the repetitive movement patterns that are components of that person on a day to day basis to discover and teach the movements to the client to THINK and ACT through the objectives they have.

Assessments are valuable tools for identifying weaknesses and imbalances in the body's movement patterns, which can lead to reduced performance and increased risk of injury. Movement screening which entails squats positioning, lunging, bending can detect asymmetrics and limitations. Muscle Imbalances can entail strength and flexibility tests. Core plays a crucial role in stability and endurance. Balance and proprioception which with functional training tests such as single-leg balance tests can detect weaknesses in these areas. Various assessments with protocols in functional training help identify weaknesses that help to target strategies to help with improvement.

Functional tasks require differing aspects of strength, balance, endurance, multi-tasking and skill acquisition. Breaking down a task into it's requisite requirements allows you to address each of the important factors and integrate them into the end task e.g. to improve the ability to climb stairs we could work on single leg balance, single leg ankle/knee/hip strength, multi-tasking (conversing, carrying other objects, avoiding people) etc.

We can identify them and eliminate them by repetition, practice and motivation. The evaluations help to properly examine the weakness, whether it is movement or treatment, and to design a correct exercise and movement system to improve it.

Assessment helps a clinician to systematically evaluate weak links in the kinetic chain causing movement dysfunction and then guide us in implementing appropriate interventions to restore optimal joint mobility and motor control.

After the balance and stabilization phase of a beginning training cycle, there is a slight progression to introduce the body for power phases during the strength phase. These movements introduce the body's ability to make adjustment for the power phase, the next phase of training after the strength phase. These movements prepare for plyometrics which is power but they entail stepping up or jumping up onto a box and jumping from a box, in preparation, introducing your lower extrimities for power.

Progressing gradually in training intensity and complexity is crucial to safely improve fitness levels without risking injury. This methodical approach ensures that the body adapts appropriately to increased demands, moving from simple, low-intensity exercises to more complex and challenging movements as strength and stability improve. This progression is guided by individual capabilities and goals, ensuring a personalized and effective training regimen.

In my coaching, this principle is very important: range before load. However, one of the main goals is to make the clients as strong as possible. They lose weight and feel improvement in everything!

Todo ejercicio requiere de un progreso y una evolución desde el peso hasta la complejidad de ejecución, esto va a necesitar ser guiado por un profesional capacitado para ir manejando la dificultad del ejercicio. Cómo todo para progresar es suficiente primero poder establecer seguridad en la ejecución que sea de calidad y una vez adoptado esa dificultad avanzar a la siguiente, sin vicios de ejecución, manteniendo la manera correcta.

This address is along with the previous. They both are both bonded. Them of selecting the proper corrective exercises, choosing the proper way to adapt the exercises regarding the level of each person. That is the way for progress. Going adapting different movements throughout the people is improving. If it exists a specific trouble in an exercise, the exercise has different ways to make it easier or has sub-exercises to work more, especially on the issue. Progress is adapting to the plan, sessions, and exercises to especifics aims.

The structure of movements for each muscle group has to have variation with several basic movements from week to week. In one week for legs you will engage in squats. The next week you will engage legs with the leg press. This variation orientation is to prevent joint injuries so that the ranges of motion in the joints practice with variable movements for injury prevention.

Seeking feedback plays a pivotal role in identifying and addressing weaknesses. Feedback from qualified trainers or through self-assessment methods, such as video analysis, provides critical insights into performance and areas needing improvement. This constructive feedback helps refine technique, ensure proper form, and tailor exercises to better meet individual needs.

The nervous system reponds best to variance. Strength and power are build up over time, and building towards specific strength goals requires some measure of consistency throughtout training and rehabilitation.

I like to first isolate and strengthen the individual muscle. Once the muscle shows consistent strength and sufficient endurance, I re-integrate the muscle into compound movements that still require a higher degree of individual recruitment. I find this ensures the muscle builds the correct neural pathways to sustain both isolated and compound movements, and limits the risk of reverting back to the dysfunctional patterning.

In my experience the best way to address weaknesses is to also work with an open and non-egotistical Physical Therapist. This helps you provide the best possible solutions for your client(s).

La retroalimentación puede ser muy útil desde un espejo, un video filmado hasta un profesional calificado corrigiendo y generando estímulo en lo que quiere apuntar. Lo difícil es de parte del paciente poder disociar y enfocar trabajos a veces tan específicos porque depende la conciencia corporal y el esquema corporal de uno mismo cuando realiza el ejercicio. Todo es cuestión de práctica y ser muy puntilloso en el comienzo para no adoptar vicios posturales

Feedback is everything, your knowledge alone is not the final and determining factor for the successful application of anything you have identified as a "weakness" unless the patient/client is providing specific information on how anything we prescribe is actually translating to functional improvement.

Feedback in form of technical correctins from peers or coaches can be useful in sports or training situations. A physio might help to shed some light on compensations due to pain on injury that can in someway be addressed

Consistency is Key: Establish a regular schedule to enhance strength and gradually improve weaknesses. Integrate functional exercises into daily routines to consistently progress and grow stronger.

Incorporating enjoyment into the functional training program is also essential. By selecting exercises that are enjoyable and align with personal preferences, individuals are more likely to remain engaged and motivated throughout their fitness journey. Adding variety, creative elements, or competitive aspects to workouts can make training more enjoyable and effective in addressing weaknesses.

Functional training routines over Functional training exercises. Many professionals ignore the importance of proper periodization of "functional training routines" the order of activities, frequency of activities and most important the "Pre-Planning" of the future progressions of routines. "Routine" as of a predetermined and systematic process to address and specific issue.

Um Schw?chen im Training effektiv anzugehen: 1. Setze realistische Ziele: Definiere spezifisch, z.B. 10 Liegestütze erreichen. 2. Plane im Voraus: Lege feste Tage und Zeiten für drei Trainingseinheiten pro Woche fest. 3. Verfolge deine Fortschritte: Notiere Wiederholungen und S?tze, um Verbesserungen sichtbar zu machen. 4. Feiere Erfolge: Belohne dich bei Zielerreichung, z.B. mit einer Massage. 5. Sei konsequent: Kleine, t?gliche Verbesserungen führen nach der 1%-Regel zu gro?en Erfolgen. Konsistenz verwandelt Ziele in Gewohnheiten und führt zu dauerhaftem Erfolg.

Continuity is key! No matter which personal fitness trainer you have, no matter how expensive your equipment is. If you don't stay consistent, it's all completely pointless.

Having fun involves playing one or two sports that you love, along with the related training activities that accompany them. This ensures that anyone can consistently engage and enjoy their time. Personally, I have rarely missed a day on the calendar for many years.

Um Spa? im Training zu maximieren: 1. W?hle übungen, die dir Freude bereiten: Integriere Aktivit?ten, die du liebst, um die Motivation hoch zu halten. 2. Passe das Training an deine Pers?nlichkeit an: Ob allein oder in Gruppen, w?hle das Setting, das dir am meisten Spa? macht. 3. Folge deinen Interessen: Beziehe Hobbys oder Lieblingssportarten in dein Training ein, um Engagement und Freude zu steigern. 4. Bringe Abwechslung rein: Variiere deine Routine mit neuen übungen oder Tools, um Monotonie zu vermeiden und Neugier zu wecken. 5. Füge ein spielerisches Element hinzu: Setze auf Wettbewerbe, Spiele oder Herausforderungen, um den Spa?faktor zu erh?hen.

Here are some of my preferred assessments for identifying weaknesses: Single-leg Sit-to-Stand: Ideally, aiming for 12 repetitions with precise control. This assesses glute med strength, proprioception, knee control, and overall balance. Single-leg Calf Raises: I recommend performing these until fatigue sets in, aiming for 25 reps or more. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with a daily step count of 8-10,000, focusing on calf endurance. Weighted Step-ups: Incorporating unilateral loading, this exercise evaluates quad strength and glute med control. Single-leg Balance (Eyes Open, Eyes Closed): A method for assessing an individual's balance, as well as control in the knee, ankle, and hip, with eyes open and eyes closed.

Frankly, you are all missing the point. Good form and balanced regimes are the only technical necessities. Opinions will always vary. One trainer will advocate a certain format, while another will dismiss it. Any individual seeking high levels of fitness can achieve their goals, with a modicum of common sense and good practice. Fads and fashions vary. However, to become strong, fit and healthy and maintain an athletic physique one requires discipline, self-awareness and a willingness to evolve. Commitment to the point of obsession and a desire to challenge oneself within safe limits are sufficient. There are no experts and there is no right or wrong way - there is only your way. Watch other people train, then discover your own path.

Schedule reassessment after a period of time to check if the corrective exercise is effective, progressions, regressions, and overall current condition of the client.

FIRST of all!!! WHAT exactly is going to be ‘functional’ for this client?? What does the person DO in their job/life/extra activities??? The very first meeting with the client should be a conversation on what goes on in their typical day/ week. Necessities and wishes! It is useless and NON ‘functional’ unless you have this information!

A few important points to consider when a weakness is found: 1. Where is the weakness coming from? Often coaches jump quickly to tight muscles or go directly toward pain and don’t dive deep enough to understand the upstream and downstream causes 2. What psycho-social-emotional factors may be at play? I’ve seen imbalances come from instability in the core that was addressed once anxious thoughts were processed 3. What is “pain” telling us? The body communicates via “pain.” But, the reality is what someone may be feeling is restriction, tightness, apprehension, etc. Developing a nuanced vocabulary to describe “pain” goes a long way in addressing challenges