Welcome to
First Principles of Movement
Promoting a systematic approach to sustainable activity in diverse environments from disability prevention to performance enhancement.
Welcome to
First Principles of Movement
Promoting a systematic approach to sustainable activity in diverse environments from disability prevention to performance enhancement.
There are millions of methods and very few principles. Master the principles and you can learn any method. (Emerson)
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About Us
The First Principles Approach
“First principles thinking is the act of boiling a process down to the fundamental parts that you know are true and building up from there.”
The FPM concepts & philosophy are evidence-based & practical. They bridge the gap from research to practice for reduction of injury risk; accelerated rehab; prevention of chronicity; performance enhancement; & health span promotion.
This knowledge translation occurs through our unique Lab Immersion Experience. A combination of self-study resources; interactive live problem-based active learning presentations; and hands-on workshops.
While lifespan has increased dramatically, health span has been shrinking. Why is this so?
According to Stephen Hawking, “The solution is simple. More physical activity and change in diet.”
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What’s the Latest?
Dr. John Rusin Interviews Dr. Liebenson
Dr. Liebenson recently talked with Dr. John Rusin about the future of fitness, functional training, and rehab. Check out the interview here.
The 4 Key Principles of the FPM Approach
Here is a summary of the key 4 Principles that are the foundation of the First Principles of Movement Approach. A precision approach is always individualized by learning about the patients goals, expectations, concerns, past history, environment, & social context....
The Nocebo Effect: How the “Key Link” is Often a Belief, not a Thing
“We work at the acceptable level of uncertainty,” according to Dr Karel Lewit, founding Neurologist of the Prague School of Rehabilitation & Manual Medicine. Being an outlier requires you’re unafraid of being wrong & comfortable with uncertainty.
FPM COURSE SCHEDULE
Explore the schedule of courses from First Principles of Movement for the upcoming year.