What is Functional Manual Therapy®?
Functional Manual Therapy® is a unique approach to assessing the body as a whole system. FMT® is a treatment system developed and designed by the Institute of Physical Art to address dysfunction and inefficiency in the human body to restore efficient movement.

It provides a comprehensive framework to identify not only symptoms of pain or restricted movement, but also the underlying causes and sources to provide resolution at a foundational level.

Is Functional Manual Therapy® an appropriate treatment for me?
FMT® is an advanced approach to physical therapy which can be safely and skillfully applied for your individual condition and/or diagnoses.

Based on an individual’s evaluative findings, specific hands on therapy techniques and movement patterns are used to restore efficient mobility of the joints and soft tissues which include muscle, nerves, organs, fascia, skin, tendons and ligaments. Neuromuscular re-education is then utilized to improve muscle initiation, strength and endurance. Once proper mechanics and neuromuscular activation is regained, treatment focuses on facilitating efficient movement patterns that allow for the optimal use of the body.

What training is involved?
Certification for FMT® is provided by the Institute of Physical Art. Certification includes completion of 10 advanced manual therapy courses in addition to a certification review with written and practical testing. Sally’s FMT® certification includes completion of 10 advanced manual therapy courses in addition to certification review with written and practical testing.

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