Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certification
Designed to help your patients get better faster and more efficiently. Using a concept known as regional interdependence, The Selective Functional Movement Assessment is a movement-based diagnostic tool that systematically identifies the root cause of pain, not just the source.
Easy to implement
Designed to give you the feedback you need to reach an appropriate diagnosis.
Comprehensive Diagnosis
The SFMA focuses on underlying dysfunctional movement to find the cause of pain, not just the source.
Targeted Treatment
Proper diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment. Identify the correct problems to achieve successful outcomes.
Maximize Referrals
Improved outcomes are sure to lead to increased patient retention and referrals for your business.
Get Started Today
Select the option that best fits your schedule, and get started today.
Certification Course Options
The SFMA Level 1 Online Course is now a Certification course.
Choose to get started with the recently updated Self-Paced Online Course or register for a live course, either virtual or in-person and receive the Online Course for free with registration.
Case Studies & Examples
Nearly 3 hours of additional content to help you feel confident you can administer and properly score the SFMA.
Section Quizzes
Low-stress quizzes after each section measure your comprehension and prepare for the certification exam.
Easy to Access
SFMA Level 1 Online is optimized for multiple devices. Start on one, pick up where you left off on another.
Track your Progress
As you complete the course your progress will automatically update until you're ready for the exam.
Questions/Discussion
Live course Q&A and members only discussion groups empower you to implement what you learn.
Join the Tribe
Join over 60,000 fitness, performance, and rehabilitation professionals around the world.
Bibi Klaasen
Physical Therapist
Many of my clients say that no one has ever done such a thorough assessment of their issue. This creates a solid relationship with the clients as they feel they are truly seen and taken seriously.
Dr. Josh Satterlee
Doctor of Chriropractic
After taking my first SFMA class I realized I had looked at the problem with the wrong lens. As soon as I started assessing people systematically, I could isolate the exact intervention they needed, and patients got better. That 30% I couldn't help got much better much faster, and overall my skillset was improved. Without the SFMA, I'd probably still be lost!
Chad Clark
MSPT, CSCS
I have been surprised by how simple and elegant the approaches are when applying the evaluation process and then how that can seamlessly lead to better treatment approaches based on the findings in the assessment. Also, I am impressed and surprised by how much research and experience there are behind all the processes that are within all the courses and programs offered by FMS.
Greg Dea
Sports Physiotherapist
I did a recent estimate on ROI from taking FMS courses and conservatively estimate a 10-fold return directly related to the system. When I expand my returns that relate to the system, I find it’s closer to 30-fold. That’s just the money side of it. The smile return is exponential. The repeat referral return is immeasurable. The satisfaction of knowing when I missed something and didn’t miss anything is immeasurable. In a business and industry that creates a high burnout, I couldn’t have stayed in the sector without this system.
Dr. Mark Strudwick
Doctor of Chiropractic
Using the FMS and SFMA has given me the confidence I am using a peer-approved system of evaluation to guide my treatment plans. Not only does it give me the ability to demonstrate to the patient how they are improving, but it is also a systematic approach that 3rd party payers can follow in their reports.