The FP Journal

Movement Insights & Education

Explore articles on posture, pain, biomechanics, movement, and the principles behind Functional Patterns.

The Dos and Don’ts of Running on a Sprained Ankle

In this article, we will delve deeper into the dangers of running on a sprained ankle from a Functional Patterns perspective. We will discuss the...

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Examining the Efficacy of Knee Braces for Pain Relief and Performance

Are Knee Braces a good solution for knee pain? We lay out the pros and cons on how knee braces affect health and performance, and...

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Top 3 Tips for Sciatica

Improving the coordination of all the muscles of your body when you do a step forward will be the key to fix your sciatica in...

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A Functional Approach to Addressing SI Joint Dysfunction

The bottom line is that SI joint pain is a solvable problem when you address the body’s fundamental movement patterns. With Functional Patterns, you can...

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How do I fix my hyperextended knee?

While stretching the quadriceps and performing hamstring curls are common exercises used to address symptoms of naturally hyperextended knees, they do not address the root...

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Rethinking Ankle Sprain Recovery: A Functional Patterns Perspective

How to strengthen a sprained ankle, recover from injuries using an integrative approach so you can improve your overall body mechanics and posture, leading to...

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Feeling Knee Pain When Bending? Why and What you can do about it.

Why does your knee hurt when bending? Common reasons we see, the root cause, and how to get started!

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Detriments of Weightlifting for Kyphosis

You will find kyphosis exercises all over the Internet for your kyphosis. If you take a closer look they're all isolated and don't take into account the rest of...

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