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Applied Functional Science

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Applied Functional Science

Applied Functional Science (AFS) is a holistic approach to treating the root cause of a condition and not merely the symptoms. AFS is a method of evaluation, rehabilitation, training, and conditioning that enhances the comfort and performance of all systems of the body (neurological-muscular-skeletal) regardless of your age or conditions. 

Physical therapists trained in the AFS approach are able to identify the bio-mechanical faults and compensations that are the root cause of your pain. Using principles of the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences, AFS employs natural, three dimensional movement strategies to increase the efficacy and efficiency of the biomechanical chain reaction that naturally occurs every time you make a movement.

We are all familiar with the fact that every action leads to a reaction. And this holds true for the human body. The body functions as a whole not as individual parts. If one particular area is not functioning properly, this leads to a chain reaction and possible pain, degeneration, injury, or non-healing in other areas of the body. 

AFS trained physical therapists have the unique skillset to uncover the non-functioning part, evaluate the effect it has had on the entirety of your body, and high-level of training to restore its natural functioning. AFS is able to produce results, in how your body functions, that are measurable and long-term.

Applied Functional Science versus Traditional Medicine

Traditional medicine manages symptoms of a specific part of the body whereas Functional Medicine (AFS) treats the person as entire body. Let’s look at the differences in treating a painful knee:

Traditional Medicine:

  • Focus: The specific knee part that is damaged or weak.
  • Analysis: specifically only the knee and its parts.
  • Treatment: restore or strengthen that specific part of the knee.

Functional Approach:

  • Focus: what is the root cause of the weakened or degeneration of the knee.
  • Analysis: your movement in its entirety and its effect on your knee – from placement of the foot all the way to the tilt of the head.
  • Treatment: correct the root cause of the knee ailment – perhaps a problem in the hip or foot – as opposed to simply treating the symptoms.

If you have been suffering from an ailment or pain that eludes conventional medicine, try a session with an AFS clinician at Progressive Medical Fitness. Allow our licensed physical therapy team to identify your weakest link and correct the problem once and for all. Contact us at our Northport, NY office to start on the path to relief today!