Annual Movement Screens: A New Way to Measure Your Health
Most people schedule annual physicals, dental cleanings, and eye exams.
But when was the last time someone measured how you move?
At SB Physio, we're expanding our wellness services with Annual Movement Screens—an objective way to evaluate your movement, establish a baseline, and monitor changes over time.
Whether you're recovering from a previous injury, staying active, or simply interested in maintaining your mobility as you age, movement deserves to be measured just like other aspects of your health.
Why Measure Movement?
Our bodies naturally change over time.
Old injuries, surgeries, repetitive activities, aging, and even changes in fitness can gradually alter how we move. Often these changes happen so slowly that we don't notice them until pain or limitations develop.
An annual movement screen allows us to identify changes early, establish trends, and help you make informed decisions before small problems become larger ones.
More Than Just Watching You Move
At SB Physio, we use HumanTrak, an advanced markerless movement analysis system that uses video and artificial intelligence to objectively analyze movement.
Instead of relying solely on visual observation, HumanTrak measures things like:
Movement symmetry
Joint motion
Functional mobility
Balance
Squatting mechanics
Reaching and overhead movement
Walking and other functional tasks
The goal isn't to find "perfect" movement—it's to understand your movement and how it changes over time.
Building Your Movement History
One movement screen provides valuable information.
Multiple movement screens over months and years provide something even more meaningful—a history.
Just as your physician follows trends in blood pressure or cholesterol, we can monitor changes in your movement over time.
That allows us to identify meaningful changes, celebrate improvements, and recommend strategies to help you stay active and moving well for years to come.
Who Can Benefit?
Annual movement screens may be valuable for:
Adults interested in maintaining long-term mobility
Active individuals looking to optimize movement
Athletes returning after previous injuries
People recovering from physical therapy who want periodic check-ins
Older adults interested in healthy aging
Anyone who wants objective information about how their body is functioning
A Different Way to Think About Physical Therapy
Physical therapy shouldn't begin only after an injury.
We believe there is tremendous value in periodically evaluating movement, identifying changes early, and helping people stay active throughout their lives.
Our goal is to create a long-term record of your movement health, giving you objective information that can help guide exercise, rehabilitation, wellness, and future care.
Instead of waiting for pain to tell you something has changed, imagine having measurable data that helps you understand your body before problems become limiting.
Interested in an Annual Movement Screen?
We're excited to begin offering HumanTrak movement assessments as part of our growing wellness services.
If you'd like to establish your baseline or learn more about our movement screening program, we'd love to talk with you.
Call or text: (805) 682-2536
Schedule online: https://www.sbphysio.com
Disclaimer: This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or a substitute for an evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. HumanTrak movement screens are designed to provide objective information about movement quality and function and are not intended to diagnose medical conditions. Recommendations are individualized based on each person's goals, health history, and clinical presentation.
