Functional Extremities
Functional Assessment. Extremities Expertise. One System.
See the whole patient, find the weak link and restore function.
Intro Video
See the Functional Approach in 2 Minutes
Why the site of pain may not tell the whole story, and how a functional lens helps you look further.
Functional Weak Links
The Missing Link May Not Be Where It Hurts.
A deficiency in one region may change how another region loads, stabilizes or compensates.
1 · Hip and Pelvis
Hip abductor performance and frontal-plane pelvic control.
2 · Knee and Foot
Foot mechanics and ankle mobility may influence the knee and hip.
3 · Shoulder and Spine
Shoulder girdle and cervical/thoracic mechanics interact.
Examples of clinical relationships, not a single cause of symptoms. Learn more
The Systematic Assessment Framework
A Systematic Assessment. Not a Collection of Isolated Tests.
Joint-specific assessments, organized into repeatable regional flows.
Hip
Knee
Ankle & Foot
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist & Hand
Home Base
The hip and the glenohumeral region: consistent reference points for each extremity.
The Spine Remains the Foundation
Connected to the extremities, not replaced.
Clinical Application
Identification Is the Beginning. Clinical Application Is the Next Step.
- Assessment
- Clinical Decision
- Correction
- Reassessment
- Troubleshooting
The Educational Programs
Two Educational Applications of One Functional System.
FEA teaches the assessment framework. The FE Method teaches the clinical application.
Functional Extremities Assessment (FEA)
Assess Function. Connect the Findings.
Assessment, interpretation and clinical reasoning for qualified musculoskeletal professionals.
The Functional Extremities Method (FE Method)
Assess Function. Treat With Purpose.
Intervention, reassessment and troubleshooting, with one goal: restoring function. Developed primarily for chiropractors.
About
Developed Through Chiropractic Practice. Applicable Across Musculoskeletal Disciplines.
Developed through over 15 years of chiropractic clinical practice by Dr. Kyle Bryant, DC, CCEP, founder of Functional Extremities.
From the Field
What Clinicians Are Saying
“I’ve personally experienced how this program can not only help with better patient care, but also significantly grow a practice and create more revenue!”
Dr. Perry Barnhill
Fearless Chiropractor
“This program is a game changer and will undoubtedly elevate your practice to the next level with extremity care….”
Dr. Julie McLaughlin
Vital Health Protocols
“The FE program is great for busy practitioners to use as a resource for efficient patient care. This has been a great supplement for my PI practice!”
Dr. Jeff Clayton
Forensic Chiropractor Podcast
A Clinical Lens Upgrade
Treat the Patient. Evaluate the System.
The goal is not simply to treat more joints. It is to evaluate the musculoskeletal system more completely.
Interest List & FE Newsletter
Better Clinical Decisions. Straight to Your Inbox.
We’re building FEA and the FE Method now. One sign-up puts you on the Functional Extremities interest list for both programs, and we’ll send practical clinical insights for looking beyond the symptomatic region and identifying functional weak links.
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