FRC
Improve quality of movement and strength of your joints with FRC - Functional Range Conditioning
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), is a scientifically based physical training system designed to improve and maintain functional mobility, joint resilience and the health and longevity of the joints. Considered “strength training for the joints”, FRC is accessible to people of all athletic abilities and all ages.
FRC seeks to improve ALL movements by
improving overall articular function.
The 3 goals of FRC:
Mobility
Mobility refers to the amount of active, usable motion that one possesses. The more mobile a person is, the more they are able to maximize their movement potential safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Joint Strength
While improving mobility and movement potential, the FRC® system also acts to ‘bullet proof’ (or safe-guard) your joints so that movement can be executed safely.
Body Control
Training with FRC® improves the function of your nervous system. This leads to a reduction of pain and injury, joint health and longevity, as well as an increased ability to move freely and easily.
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FRC is ideal for those looking to:
- Improve joint function,
- Restart their activities/sports after rehabilitating from an injury (i.e. post-rehabilitation training),
- Improve athletic performance,
- Reduce the risk of future injury,
- Reduce chronic pain or inflammation,
- Improve overall joint tissue health – Delaying the onset of joint disorders,
- Improve body control and flexibility during yoga postures.
- Etc…
Sample daily routine:
FRC recommends a regular practice of controlled articular rotations (CARs). CARs can be used as a morning routine, a workout warm up, or between sets of exercises for any targeted joint (eg: doing hip CARS between squat sets at the gym).
Benefits:
- Helps maintain newly acquired ranges of motion
- Helps break down scar tissue and improve circulation around the joint
- Naturally reduces inflammation
- It’s like flossing or brushing your teeth, but for the joints!