New Life Physical Therapist Gains Advanced Training in Applied Functional Science

New Life PT and Sports Medicine staff physical therapist, Jamie Bockhop MPT, LAT has enrolled in Gray Institute's "Fellowship in Applied Functional Science" (FAFS) (http://www.grayinstitute.com/gift.aspx).  The AFS Fellowship is an intensive 42 week long continuing education program consisting of direct classroom and on-line learning.   


The Gray Institute has become an internationally recognized leader in Applied Functional Science (AFS).  The AFS fellowship encourages transformation through function.  Generally, patients and clients function on their feet during home and work activities.  In order to empower patients toward the most common goal of “normal function without pain”, a physical therapy program must address upright function.  Dysfunctional patterns in mobility, stability, integration, or chain-reaction biomechanics can be difficult to identify.  The fellowship has structured a systematic approach through the understanding of physical principles (i.e. gravity, ground-reaction forces, and momentum).  Understanding these truths of nature, and the reactions imposed upon the body during any functional process, allows the treating therapist to provide specialized treatment strategies and techniques. 

AFS Fellowship training will be a valuable addition to Jamie’s skill-set in identifying sources of increasing pain and declining function in his patients and clients.  Understanding true function permits an individualized treatment plan, which empowers both patient and therapist to reach optimal outcomes.

To schedule an examination with Jamie Bockhop, please contact New Life Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine at (608)356-2334.

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Movement Prepairing:                  "Get Ready for Work."

Movement preparation will be performed prior to or at the beginning of your shift.  Movement preparation is designed to prepare specific body regions for the demands of the job activities.   Preparation is accomplished by performing movements that will promote blood-flow to working muscles, lubricate joints, and activate our nervous system.  This strategy will prepare your body to handle forces specific to your work.

Movement Unwinding:                    "Recover from Work."

Movement unwinding is recommended to perform throughout the day (ideally at mid-morning, mid-shift, mid-afternoon, and after work). Unwinding stretches should only take a matter of seconds to perform.   Movement unwinding will reduce load or strain on body regions that are frequently stressed during your job activities.

Example:  Lifting and forward bending places load on the hips and low back; frequent bending backwards, helps to off-load those areas.

Movement Training:                     "Work Better!"

Your job activities place demands on your body's ability to move through a range of motion (flexibility), balance, apply a force (strength), and to put it all together efficiently (motor-control).   If your movement is deficiency in any of these areas, compensation results.  Over time compensation can excessively strain body regions and produce discomfort, fatigue, and other symptoms.  Movement training will work on key movements performed during your job to ensure that you are moving optimally during the day, thus reducing discomfort during and after work.

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