The FP Journal

Movement Insights & Education

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

Solving the Insomnia Puzzle: Restful Sleep through Functional Patterns

Chronic insomnia's impact on health is profound. An inconsistent sleep pattern does not allow the brain to perform nightly maintenance or the body to regenerate....

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Get Fit Fast: A Sustainable Approach to Fitness

The quest to 'get fit fast' is a common goal for many. Let’s explore the realities of rapid fitness transformations and how Functional Patterns (FP)...

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Standing desk benefits: Do they really stand up?

A sedentary lifestyle is widely recognized as being a risk factor for a whole host of diseases and mortalities, with this reality, it is little...

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Walking for Exercise: How Beneficial is it Really?

The general consensus amongst health professionals is that getting at least 10,000 steps in a day is pivotal for our physiological health. But what if someone...

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Forward Head Posture: Understanding and Correcting 'Nerd Neck'

In the digital age, forward head posture, often dubbed 'nerd neck’ or ‘gamer neck’' is a growing concern. Can poor neck posture be fixed? If...

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Back Pain Rehab Unveiled: Are You Destined to Become the Next Statistic?

In this article, we'll explore the realm of back pain rehabilitation and examine two well known approaches—Stuart McGill's "Back Mechanic" methods and Functional Patterns.

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Strapped and Stressed: The True Impact of Rucking on Joints

In this article, we will delve into the fundamental elements of rucking and its significant shortcomings. We will explore why strapping a ruck sack on...

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A Functional Approach to Hip Issues in Adults

Isolation exercises do not address the relationship between the hip muscles and the core, the spine, or the shoulders. Chronic hip issues like the ones...

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