Our Above and BEYOND: A Functional Movement Program was developed by Dr. Christina Saia, PT, DPT, NASM-CPT, to help you move with confidence. This proprietary functional movement training program works to improve mobility, strength and overall movement efficiency—for anyone who wants to move through daily life with ease or get back to an active lifestyle.
Starting with a functional movement screening to assess your current movement patterns and identify imbalances, we create a tailored plan to optimize your strength, stability and flexibility. Whether you’re working on balance training, recovering from an injury or refining how to squat correctly—essential for balance, strength and the performance of ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)—our program progresses strategically to address key areas of the body:
Functional movement training enhances your ability to perform daily tasks with ease and without pain. Through targeted exercises and techniques, BEYOND PT addresses movement patterns that may be causing discomfort, weakness or imbalance. Our goal is to improve your overall strength and functionality, helping you move better both in the clinic and in the real world.
Above and BEYOND: A Functional Movement Program focuses on real-world mobility and strength. We use functional movement screening and evidence-based techniques to help you achieve lasting results:
Balance is a fundamental aspect of functional movement training. It’s not just about staying upright—it’s about maintaining stability and control as you move through your day. At BEYOND PT, we incorporate balance training into our programs to help you build a strong, stable foundation.
Through exercises that challenge your stability, coordination and core strength, we help improve your body’s ability to react to different environments and demands. Whatever the activity, balance training ensures your movements are safe, efficient and powerful.
Squatting is a foundational movement that plays a role in countless activities, including sitting down, picking up objects, using the toilet, getting down on the floor and getting back up again! There are many safe and effective ways to squat—let us help you discover the approach that works best for your body and movement patterns.
At BEYOND PT, we teach you how to squat correctly as part of your functional movement training. Our physical therapists break down the mechanics of a proper squat, focusing on posture, alignment and muscle activation. By mastering this essential movement, you’ll improve your lower body strength, prevent injuries and enhance your performance in both everyday tasks and fitness activities.
