Functional movement explained by Eyal Lederman: ‘The Life Gym’ | Osteopathic and Chiropractic CPD

Functional movement is the unique movement repertoire of an individual based on movements the patient already knows. All physical activity is exercise, in contrast with extra-functional exercise, for example the gym, which is out of the patient’s experience.

Prof. Eyal Lederman has been practising osteopathy since 1986. He is an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London, Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science and has held a post of Visiting Professor (osteopathy, New Zealand). He has a doctorate in physiotherapy and is involved in researching and teaching the scientific basis of osteopathy and other forms of manual and physical therapies. His ongoing involvement in research has led to the development of new treatment approaches. Dr. Lederman is internationally known as an expert in his field and has been teaching clinical skills to osteopaths and physiotherapists worldwide.
He is the author of the books Harmonic Technique, Fundamentals of Manual Therapy, The Science and Practice of Manual Therapy, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Manual and Physical Therapies and Therapeutic Stretching. His latest book, Functional Exercise Prescription explores the use of daily activities for managing recovery in musculoskeletal and pain conditions – how to exercise without exercise.

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