The Method

Assessments

8 compound movement assessments to evaluate full-body movement patterns and expose where the body compensates under load.

01

Hip Hinge

Pass: 60-degree hinge achieved with PVC pole maintaining contact with head, thoracic spine, and tailbone throughout — client stops at their end range.

02

Squat

Pass: quads level to the ground, neutral spine without butt wink, knees and hips aligned, proper end-range awareness throughout.

03

Reverse Plank

Pass: full hip extension, elbows locked out, straight line from ankles through shoulders, both hands and heels on ground — held 5 seconds.

04

½ Kneeling Rotations

Pass: arms and torso parallel to front leading leg, packed scapula, stable hips, no movement of front knee, vertical and erect torso throughout.

05

Thoracic Extension

Pass: both knuckles touch wall with full grip on pole, elbows locked out, lower back touches wall and stays in contact throughout the full extension.

06

In-Line Lunge

Pass: straight ankle-knee-femur alignment on both sides, hips level, core neutral, back heel over toe — overhead arms stable throughout.

07

Single Leg Balance

Three levels: with pole (light touch only), eyes open, eyes closed. Pass: pole must not move; client must not hop or shift to maintain balance.

08

Bear Pose

Pass: Level 1 — single limb lift with minimal shift. Level 2 — opposite arm and leg lift. Only the moving limb moves; scapula engaged, spine neutral.