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PICTON, NSW — 2026
Pain changes everything.
SFMA Level 1 — Selective Functional Movement Assessment
A 2-day movement diagnostic system course delivered by Greg Dea — the licensed SFMA instructor for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.
Hosted at Movement Therapy, Picton
Dates: July 4th and 5th 8am-5pm
Investment: AUD $1,695
Why SFMA Level 1?
Proper diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment.
This course teaches a movement-based diagnostic system and provides healthcare professionals with an efficient and systematic tool to reach a comprehensive movement diagnosis.
For clinicians who want to:
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Improve diagnostic clarity in painful patients
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Identify the true source of pain — not just where it presents
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Move beyond local treatment approaches
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Apply a structured, repeatable assessment system in everyday clinical practice
What is SFMA Level 1?
The SFMA fills a clinical need to assess for stability, motor control, and mobility dysfunctions.
The SFMA is a clinical assessment for patients who experience pain. It is a movement-based diagnostic system that systematically finds the cause of pain — not just the source — by logically breaking down dysfunctional movement patterns in a structured, repeatable assessment.
When a patient presents with shoulder pain, the immediate course of action isn't always to assess the shoulder. The symptoms may simply be the result of a problem elsewhere in the body. The SFMA focuses on underlying dysfunctional movement to find the cause of pain, not just the source. This concept is known as regional interdependence — how seemingly unrelated problems are actually driving the dysfunction. This applies not just to shoulder pain, but all musculoskeletal pains.
What makes SFMA unique?
SFMA is the first organized system that takes into account altered motor control — the inability to coordinate proper movements. This system allows clinicians to identify the correct problems — mobility versus motor control — and to be best equipped for successful clinical outcomes.
Unlike many mobility-focused treatment systems, SFMA introduces a methodology for reprogramming motor control. Using a neurodevelopmental perspective — the way we learn to move as infants — clinicians learn how to reteach the brain to communicate with the body.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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List the seven Top Tier tests of the SFMA and identify the criteria for rating each test as functional or dysfunctional
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Describe the significance of pain provocation during the examination process and how pain alters normal motor control
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Distinguish functional and dysfunctional movement patterns when observing real clinical video case examples
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Perform a complete SFMA evaluation including all breakout components
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Analyze the results of the SFMA to correctly identify and prioritize physical impairments for treatment planning
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Design a rehabilitation intervention program that addresses key SFMA findings
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Evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation by comparing results of the SFMA re-assessment
Course Details
Format
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2-day live, in-person practical workshop
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16 hours of live training
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7 hours of supplementary online content (self-paced)
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23 total learning hours (equivalent to a year's CPD for many clinicians)
Materials Included
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Comprehensive 196-page printed course manual
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SFMA online module access for 1 year
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Upon completion of the SFMA 1 certification exam - you will gain 6 months trial membership to Functional Movement Systems site (includes members only articles and events). You also receive an Academy upgrade offer of $200.
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Electronic certificate upon successful completion
Instructor Ratio
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1:20 maximum
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Ensures personalized attention
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Quality of instruction maintained
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Limits attendance numbers
Certification
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SFMA Level 1 (Functional Movement Systems)
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Internationally recognized credential
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CPD recognition for multiple professions
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Electronic certificate upon completion
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for allied healthcare professionals, including:
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Physiotherapists
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Chiropractors
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Osteopaths
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Sports physicians
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Athletic trainers
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Exercise physiologists
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Strength & conditioning professionals
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Myotherapists
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Massage therapists
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Allied health professionals
No prior FMS or SFMA certification is required. The course teaches the entire framework from the ground up.
Venue
Movement Therapy
Picton, NSW
This course is hosted at Movement Therapy's clinical facility in Picton — a professional, fully-equipped venue designed for clinical learning.
The venue offers:
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8 dedicated treatment rooms
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Professional clinical environment
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Practical, hands-on learning environment
Convenient for clinicians travelling from:
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Sydney (1 hour by car)
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Wollongong (1 hour by car)
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Southern Highlands (45 minutes)
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South Coast NSW
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Interstate participants welcome (Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns)
What You'll Be Able to Do After This Course
By the end of the 2-day course, you'll be confident applying the SFMA system in your clinical practice.
✓ Run all 7 Top Tier SFMA tests with confidence
✓ Determine instantly what counts as functional or dysfunctional
✓ Understand how pain changes motor control and factor it into your diagnostic lens
✓ Spot dysfunctional patterns clearly using live and video case examples
✓ Perform a complete SFMA evaluation, including all breakout components
✓ Interpret results to prioritise what actually matters in treatment
Your Instructor
Greg Dea — Sports Physiotherapist
International SFMA Instructor
Greg Dea is the licensed SFMA instructor for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. He is an internationally credentialed instructor with Functional Movement Systems and has taught SFMA to clinicians across 5 countries since 2015.
Clinical Experience
Greg works with athletes and active individuals presenting with complex musculoskeletal injuries. His clinical work focuses on movement diagnosis, rehabilitation, and return-to-performance.
International Sports Medicine
Greg has worked with athletes in international high-performance environments in 8 countries, giving him a practical perspective on movement assessment and rehabilitation across both clinical and sports settings.
Pricing & Registration
INVESTMENT AUD$1695
What's Included:
✓ 2-day live SFMA Level 1 course (16 hours)
✓ 7-hour SFMA online module (self-paced)
✓ 196-page printed course manual
✓ SFMA Level 1 certification exam access
✓ Electronic certificate upon completion
✓ Three-month active membership with Functional Movement Systems
✓ Morning and afternoon tea provided across both course days
Important:
Online course access begins once the Picton cohort is confirmed and full payment is received.
Limited spaces available — instructor-to-attendee ratio is 1:20 maximum.
Cancellation Policy
Live courses purchased through Prepare To Perform follow the FMS cancellation policy:
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The online education component is delivered once minimum numbers are met and is non-refundable once issued.
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In the unlikely event the live course must be cancelled, registrants will be offered transfer to another scheduled SFMA event and will retain access to the online course.
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While reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the advertised package, FMS reserves the right to substitute alternate speakers from those listed.
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