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@functionalpatterns is the standard in human optimization. Reproducible outcomes across diverse populations & conditions🧬 Real solutions, not 🩹’s

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What distinguishes FP from the rest?

It’s results like these that distinguishes FP from everyone else on the market. When it comes to getting humans more athletic and sustainable, no one does it better.

When you understand the principles FP builds off of you can attain results like these effortlessly because you will begin to understand how your body actually works.

We don’t use a band aid approach to solving your pains and dysfunctions, we actually solve them at their core. Instead of trying to fix your issues in a isolated manner, FP elicits a global change so that your pains are gone for good.

When these global changes take place and you begin to morph into a functional beast of a human, you’ll understand the difference between FP and the rest of the crowd.

Fixing your mechanics and solving your problems will become fun because you’ll finally have the right tools for the job.

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FP IS FOR YOU.

Yes, you.

For anyone who’s ever felt left behind, FP is here to level the playing field.

Many of you come to us stating that you’ve been left behind by the medical establishment. Before pain medication or surgery is prescribed to you perhaps it’s time to take a proactive approach.

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FP IS FOR EVERYONE

#functionalpatterns
#fpisthestandard
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Lower Back Instability → To Better Movement Integration

Despite maintaining a regular habit of playing volleyball, his sedentary work and poor posture gradually affected how he moved and performed on the court.

His lower back often felt unstable and difficult to control, while limited hip mobility and poor limb to torso coordination made movements that were once natural feel increasingly difficult.

Through Functional Patterns, he focused on rebuilding movement integration, structural alignment, and core stability. As his lower back began to re-engage more effectively, his overall stability improved and his discomfort significantly decreased.

Great work Hsu Jia Hao.

Before FP | February 15, 2025

❌ Lower back discomfort: 7/10
❌ Limited hip flexion and extension
❌ Restricted limb to torso movement
❌ Poor movement coordination
❌ Lower back felt unstable during movement

After FP | April 9, 2025

✅ Lower back discomfort reduced to 2/10
✅ Increased hip flexion and extension mobility
✅ Improved core stability
✅ Improved spinal control
✅ More stable limb to torso coordination
✅ More fluid movement

#FunctionalPatterns #FunctionalPatternsTraining #MovementTraining #LowerBackPain #CoreStability #HipMobility #MovementCoordination #PostureImprovement #MovementQuality #StructuralAlignment #FunctionalMovement #VolleyballPerformance #AthleticPerformance #HumanMovement #MovementOptimization by @fp.evidence

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Recurring Hip Pain → To Better Movement Awareness

His hip pain initially developed around the front of the right hip and hip flexor area after barbell squats. Stretching and yoga did not resolve the issue, and flare ups would consistently reach around 6/10.

He also presented with hyperflaccid tendencies, knee lockout, anterior hip tilt and shift, scapular dyskinesis, and asymmetrical positioning between the hips and ribcage.

After working with a Functional Patterns practitioner, he learned how to approach movement differently through specific exercises and concepts. Over four years, his back line became more active, core engagement improved, muscle mass increased, and scapular dyskinesis and structural asymmetries showed clear improvements.

Today, flare ups are rare. When he notices symptoms beginning, he has a better understanding of how to address the problem early, often preventing significant pain from developing.

Before FP

❌ Hip pain and recurring flare ups around 6/10
❌ Hyperflaccid tendencies
❌ Knees locking out
❌ Anterior hip tilt and shift
❌ Scapular dyskinesis
❌ Hips shifted to the right
❌ Ribcage shifted to the left
❌ Limited understanding of how to exercise around his dysfunctions

After FP | 4 Year Progress

✅ More active back line
✅ Better core engagement
✅ Increased muscle mass supporting skeletal positioning
✅ Clear improvement in scapular dyskinesis
✅ Improved hip and ribcage positioning
✅ Rarely experiences hip pain flare ups
✅ Better awareness of early symptoms
✅ Better understanding of how to address movement problems
✅ Able to move with little to no pain

#FunctionalPatterns #FunctionalPatternsTraining #MovementTraining #HipMobility #ScapularDyskinesis #CoreEngagement #PostureImprovement #MovementQuality #StructuralIntegrity #FunctionalMovement #MobilityTraining #PainFreeMovement #MovementAwareness #HumanMovement #MovementOptimization by @fp.evidence

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Movement Challenges → To Better Coordination & Control

As a lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, he continued searching for ways to maintain his physical capabilities after his diagnosis.

When he discovered FP, the challenge was different from conventional fitness. The work required him to coordinate neuromuscular responses to his practitioner’s cues, helping him develop greater awareness and control of his movement patterns.

Over nearly three years of consistent training, he reports noticeable improvements in both exercise and day to day movement, including posture, core tension, arm and leg coordination, hip flexion and extension, and overall structural organization.

Great work @fp.paramus

Before FP | July 28, 2023

❌ Postural and structural limitations
❌ Reduced core tension and structural organization
❌ Arm reciprocation and coordination limitations
❌ Leg reciprocation and coordination limitations
❌ Limited hip flexion and extension

After FP | April 24, 2026

✅ Improved posture and core tension
✅ Improved structural tensegrity
✅ Improved systemic pressure and buoyancy
✅ Improved arm reciprocation and coordination
✅ Improved leg reciprocation and coordination
✅ Improved hip flexion and extension
✅ Improved movement patterns during exercise and everyday activities

#FunctionalPatterns #FunctionalPatternsTraining #MovementTraining #MovementQuality #NeuromuscularCoordination #PostureImprovement #CoreTension #HipMobility #MovementCoordination #StructuralIntegrity #FunctionalMovement #HumanMovement #MobilityTraining #MovementOptimization #ActiveAging #PhysicalPerformance by @fp.evidence

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Joint Pain & Structural Imbalances → To Pain-Free Movement

Years of intense sports placed significant demands on his body, eventually leading to persistent joint pain that he struggled to resolve through different methods.

Before FP, he experienced hip impingement at 9/10, sciatica at 8/10, elbow tendonitis at 7/10, and knee and ankle pain at 4/10. He also presented with poor joint stacking, lumbar compression, depressed shoulders, deficient cranium positioning, and structural asymmetries.

After discovering FP, he committed to the process through close work with practitioners, online programs, and FP tools. By focusing on structural integrity and how his body organizes force, his pain gradually decreased while his movement and structural organization improved.

Great work @maximilian__feulner

Before FP | February 2025

❌ Hip impingement: 9/10
❌ Elbow tendonitis: 7/10
❌ Sciatica: 8/10
❌ Knee and ankle pain: 4/10
❌ Poor joint stacking
❌ Lumbar compression
❌ Depressed shoulders
❌ Deficient cranium positioning
❌ Structural asymmetries

After FP | April 2026

✅ Hip impingement: 0/10
✅ Elbow tendonitis: 0/10
✅ Sciatica: 1/10, occasional
✅ Knee and ankle pain: 0/10
✅ Improved joint stacking
✅ Lumbar decompression
✅ Improved shoulder and cranium positioning
✅ Improved structural asymmetries
✅ Able to move pain-free and build functional strength

#FunctionalPatterns #FunctionalPatternsTraining #MovementTraining #StructuralIntegrity #JointHealth #MobilityTraining #MovementQuality #SciaticaRelief #HipMobility #PostureImprovement #FunctionalStrength #PainFreeMovement #StructuralBalance #MovementOptimization #HumanMovement #PhysicalPerformance by @fp.evidence

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Stiffness & Limited Mobility → To More Fluid Movement

With a background in CrossFit, she came to Precision looking to improve her mobility and address long-standing limitations in her neck and lower back.

Before starting FP training, neck mobility was restricted and her lower back felt significantly stiff, limiting how freely she could move. She also often felt sluggish and tired throughout the day.

After four months of consistent training, she noticed a significant decrease in fatigue and major improvements in mobility, energy, posture, and overall well-being.

Movements that once felt stiff and uncomfortable began to feel more natural, fluid, and controlled.

Great work @adriana__mederos

Before FP | July 10, 2025

❌ Neck pain: 7/10
❌ Lower back movement limitation: 8/10
❌ Significant neck and lower back stiffness
❌ Sluggishness and fatigue throughout the day
❌ Stress related anxiety: 7/10
❌ Limited lower back mobility

After FP | November 26, 2025

✅ Neck pain reduced to 3/10
✅ Lower back movement limitation reduced to 3/10
✅ Noticeably improved lower back mobility
✅ Better posture
✅ Significant decrease in fatigue
✅ Improved energy levels and overall well-being
✅ Stress related anxiety reduced to 2/10
✅ Movement feels more natural, fluid, and controlled

#FunctionalPatterns #FunctionalPatternsTraining #MovementTraining #MobilityTraining #MovementQuality #PostureImprovement #BackMobility #NeckMobility #HealthyAging #StrengthAndMobility #MovementOptimization #PainReduction #PhysicalPerformance #BetterMovement #PrecisionTraining by @fp.evidence

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Postural Imbalances → Better Alignment & Athletic Performance

His parents brought him to Functional Patterns to improve his posture and athleticism after noticing that he struggled to keep up with his peers during PE. They also noticed shallow breathing and an uneven standing posture, although he did not experience any pain.

After three months of training twice per week, he showed significant improvements in his ribcage and pelvic alignment. These changes helped create a more organized structure and improved his overall movement capacity.

His parents also noticed clear improvements in his athleticism, particularly with running and jumping. With better alignment and movement efficiency, he is now better able to participate in PE and athletics and keep up with his peers.

Great work @patrick_ly_

Before FP:

❌ Noticeable postural imbalances
❌ Poor standing alignment
❌ Shallow breathing
❌ Difficulty keeping up with peers during PE
❌ Reduced running and jumping ability
❌ No pain reported

After FP (3 Months):

✅ Improved ribcage alignment
✅ Improved pelvic alignment
✅ More organized body structure
✅ Improved movement efficiency
✅ Better running ability
✅ Better jumping ability
✅ Improved athleticism
✅ Better able to keep up with peers
✅ Improved participation in PE and athletics

#functionalpatterns #fpisthestandard #projectfunction #posturecorrection #posturalalignment #ribcagealignment #pelvicalignment #athleticperformance #movementquality #runningperformance #jumpingability #humanmovement #biomechanics #functionaltraining #movementtraining #youthathletics #bodyawareness by @fp.evidence

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Pain & Instability → 0/10 Pain & Integrated Movement

He had trained with weights from age 15 to 30, but since 2023 his lower back had frequently felt locked up, with discomfort when leaning his trunk forward. Although he did not experience pain severe enough to stop daily activities, muscle soreness and instability made it difficult to participate consistently in sports such as soccer, tennis, and padel.

He started Functional Patterns in October 2025. Over the following months, he noticed improvements in scapula positioning, hip alignment, and anterior hip tilt, along with an apparent reduction in knee varus positioning.

Beyond the physical changes, he developed greater awareness of how his body works as a connected system. Walking, sitting, climbing stairs, and playing sports now feel more integrated, and he reports less muscle soreness, fewer injuries, and improved hip stability during sports.

Great work @hoffmeisterlucas_

Before FP (March 2025):

❌ Lower back pain: 8/10
❌ Shoulder pain: 6/10
❌ Hip pain: 7/10
❌ Lower back felt locked up since 2023
❌ Discomfort when leaning the trunk forward
❌ Limited participation in soccer, tennis, and padel
❌ Hip instability during sports
❌ Frequent muscle soreness
❌ Scapular and hip alignment issues

After FP (March 2026):

✅ Lower back pain: 0/10
✅ Shoulder pain: 0/10
✅ Hip pain: 0/10
✅ Improved scapula positioning
✅ Improved hip alignment
✅ Reduced anterior hip tilt
✅ Apparent reduction in knee varus positioning
✅ Less frequent muscle soreness
✅ Fewer injuries
✅ Improved whole body awareness
✅ Better hip stability during sports
✅ More integrated movement during walking, sitting, and climbing stairs
✅ Returned to soccer, tennis, and padel

#functionalpatterns #fpisthestandard #projectfunction #backpain #hipstability #shoulderpain #scapularstability #posturecorrection #movementquality #biomechanics #humanmovement #functionaltraining #movementtraining #sportsperformance #bodyawareness #gaittraining #painfreemovement by @fp.evidence

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Persistent Pain & Stiffness → 0/10 Pain

In 2008, at 17, he was diagnosed with scoliosis after an instructor noticed the curvature in his back during his final year of high school. He had been physically active throughout childhood through swimming and later played rugby, but the years that followed brought conflicting advice about whether he should restrict activity or move and build muscle.

In 2022, he discovered Functional Patterns and began training with a practitioner three times a week in 2023. Within a few weeks, he noticed his pain beginning to subside.

He later deepened his FP training through HF and HBS1, added virtual sessions, and continued training independently. By February 2026, he was completing two virtual sessions per week alongside one solo session.

The result was a complete reduction in his reported pain across the activities that previously caused symptoms.

Great work @hoffmeisterlucas_

Before FP:

❌ Lower back pain after daily activities: 7/10
❌ Lower back pain after cycling: 8/10
❌ Knee pain after cycling: 6/10
❌ Thoracic spine pain during cycling: 7/10
❌ Lower back pain after extensive walking: 8/10
❌ Persistent lumbar stiffness
❌ Years of inconsistent approaches to managing scoliosis

After FP:

✅ Lower back pain during daily activities: 0/10
✅ Lower back pain after cycling: 0/10
✅ Knee pain after cycling: 0/10
✅ Thoracic spine pain during cycling: 0/10
✅ Lower back pain after extensive walking: 0/10
✅ Able to perform daily and physical activities without reported pain
✅ Continued virtual and independent training
✅ Expanded his understanding of movement through HF and HBS1

#functionalpatterns #fpisthestandard #projectfunction #scoliosis #backpain #lumbarpain #movementquality #cyclingperformance #gaittraining #biomechanics #humanmovement #functionaltraining #movementtraining #posturecorrection #mobilitytraining #painfreemovement #physicaleducation by @fp.evidence

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Limited Hip Drive → Better Movement & Pain Free Daily Life

Before starting Functional Patterns in June 2025, he had limited hip extension and reduced posterior chain drive, along with neck pain and headaches that could reach 4/10 when working from the couch.

Through 30 sessions, he developed better activation and awareness of muscles he previously didn't realize were underactive. His walking feels different, his posture has improved while standing and sitting, and running feels lighter even at higher speeds.

His neck pain and headaches are now gone, including when working from less conventional positions like the couch.

Great work @_edmundkenny

Before FP (June 2025):

❌ Limited hip extension
❌ Limited posterior chain drive
❌ Neck pain and headaches: 4/10
❌ Discomfort when working from the couch
❌ Limited awareness of which muscles were working during movement

After FP (April 2026):

✅ Improved hip extension
✅ Improved posterior chain drive
✅ Neck pain and headaches: 0/10
✅ Improved posture while standing and sitting
✅ Greater awareness of muscle activation
✅ Walking feels different and more coordinated
✅ Running feels lighter at higher speeds
✅ Better understanding of movement patterns

#functionalpatterns #fpisthestandard #projectfunction #hipextension #posturecorrection #neckpain #headaches #posteriorchain #gaittraining #runningmechanics #movementquality #biomechanics #humanmovement #functionaltraining #movementtraining #bodyawareness #painfreemovement by @fp.evidence

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