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Level 1 Certification
Maitland, NSW
August 23–24, 2025

Master the art of movement diagnosis, as it relates to musculoskeletal health, pain and dysfunction with the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).

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Movement vs Medical Diagnosis

Why the Level 1 SFMA?

What is SFMA?

Who Should Attend?​

Registration Cost

Course Objectives​

Course Outline

Cancellation Policy​

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Contact Information

For questions or group bookings, please contact:
📧 greg@preparetoperform.net
📞 0400335891

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Why the Level 1 SFMA?

Proper diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment.

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This course teaches our movement based diagnostic system and provides healthcare professionals with an efficient and systematic tool to reach a comprehensive movement diagnosis.

What is the SFMA?

The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is our clinical assessment for those who experience pain. It is a movement-based diagnostic system that systematically finds the cause of pain - not just the source - by logically breaking down dysfunctional movement patterns in a structured, repeatable assessment. We are the first organized system that takes into account altered motor control – the inability to coordinate proper movements. This system allows us to identify the correct problems - mobility versus motor control – to best equip clinicians for a successful outcome. ​​

Course Details

Dates: August 23–24, 2025

Location: Mitchell Integrated Therapy, 314 High Street, Maitland, NSW

Format:

  • This is a 2-day in-person learning experience. It provides the opportunity for practical labs and instructor interaction.

  • This option includes access to the online course, a downloadable and 196-page full colour printed course manual, and access to the certification exam.

  • The instructor to attendee ratio is 1:20

  • Instructor: Greg Dea, SFMA Lead Instructor – Australia

Who should attend the SFMA?

Physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches and other healthcare professionals interested in or involved in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.

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Course Objectives

  • List the seven top tier tests of the SFMA and identify the criteria for rating each test as functional or dysfunctional

  • Describe the significance of pain provocation during the examination process and list two ways in which pain alters normal motor control

  • Distinguish functional and dysfunctional movement patterns when observing video case examples

  • Perform a complete SFMA evaluation and all portions of the breakout

  • Analyze the results of the SFMA to correctly identify and prioritize the physical impairments for treatment planning

  • Design a rehabilitation intervention program to address the SFMA key findings

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the rehabilitation intervention by comparing the results of the SFMA re-assessment

Cancellation Policy

  • The purchase of SFMA Level 1 Course (Live, Virtual or Online) is non-refundable. The online education component is included in all options and is delivered immediately once purchased.

  • Live and Virtual Courses - In the unlikely event FMS and/or the host must cancel a scheduled live event in its entirety, registrants will be offered the opportunity to transfer their registration to another event. They will maintain access to the online course.

  • While reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the advertised package, FMS reserves the right to substitute alternate speakers from those listed.

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