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Your Movement Evaluation Instructions

To Complete the Evaluation:
1) Select Your Movement Evaluation

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2) Watch Movement University Intro Video
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3) View instruction sheet & watch video demos 

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4) Setup Camera & Record Videos

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After the evaluation:
1) Email videos to movementuniv@gmail.com
2) The PT will analyze each video using Coach's Eye video analysis application
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3) The PT will send you a document discussing your dysfunctions and providing links to corrective exercises with instructions to set up a time for a video call.
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Instruction Sheet

                                    See Video Demonstrations page for full preview of each video
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Movement


1. Overhead Squat
Camera View
Front and side views

-2 reps facing the camera
-2 reps from a side view  
          (either side)
Description
-Place towel in hands overhead
-Feet shoulder width apart
-Squat down as far as possible and return to starting position
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2. Hurdle Step
Front view only

-2 reps with LEFT leg marching
-2 reps with RIGHT leg marching

-Stand as tall as possible while grasping a towel across your shoulders
-Step over an imaginary fence that is knee height
& tap foot to the ground over the fence
-Step back over the fence
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3. Inline Lunge
Front and Side view

-1 rep with LEFT leg forward facing the camera
-1 rep with RIGHT leg forward facing the camera
-1 rep with LEFT leg forward from a side view
-1 rep with RIGHT leg forward from a side view

-Start in lunge position with feet in the same plane approx. 1.5 feet apart
-Towel resting taut in arms across your shoulders
-Lower back knee into a lunge position
-The back heel will raise and the front will remain on the ground
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4. Shoulder Mobility
Face away from camera

-1 rep with RIGHT arm reaching overhead and let your fist rest on your back. Reach LEFT hand around back and slide fist up toward opposite hand
-1 rep with LEFT arm reaching overhead and let your fist rest on your back. Reach RIGHT hand around back and slide fist up toward opposite hand


-Keep fists closed during the movement
-Perform each movement in a smooth controlled manner

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5. Straight Leg Raise
Side view only

-1 rep lying down lift LEFT leg into air as high as possible
-1 rep lying down lift RIGHT leg into air as high as possible 


-While lifting one leg, keep the opposite leg on the ground

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6. Push-up
Side view only

-Perform 2 reps while attempting to move the body as one unit



-Bring hands shoulder width apart
-Slide hands up to eye level
-Move the whole body as 1 unit
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7. Bird Dog
Side view only

-2 reps kicking LEFT leg back and RIGHT arm forward
-2 reps kicking RIGHT leg back and LEFT arm forward


-Start in a neutral table top position on all 4’s
-Reach opposite arm and leg outward, then touch leg in midline
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Click Here To Select Your Movement Evaluation


The movement evaluation is NOT intended for individuals in pain. If you are experiencing pain, please see a licensed medical professional prior to receiving your evaluation
Disclaimer Statement:
The advice and information contained on this website may not be appropriate for all individuals. Therefore, the author, employees, company, affiliates, or any other parties involved in the creation or promotion of our products are not responsible for any injuries or health conditions that may result from advice, opinions, and programs represented in this website or any of our training programs or other products. The information on this website and in the training program are the opinions of the author and are not a replacement for medical advice. You should consult a physician before starting any diet or exercise program. 

We claim no responsibility for any injuries you might sustain. Exercises include tutorials and detailed descriptions to give you the information you need to be able to perform the exercise with proper form. However, it is your responsibility to warm up properly, determine the weight you will use, perform each movement correctly, and ultimately to decide whether or not you are capable of performing the exercise/workout without sustaining injury.

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  • I'm in Pain
    • Low Back Pain
    • Neck Pain
    • Shoulder Pain
    • Knee Pain
    • Foot and Ankle Pain
    • Chronic Pain
  • Free Pain Resources
  • Injury Prevention
    • Sport Training
    • Learn About Movement