THe Sila Method Movement and Performance Assessment
Find out exactly what’s limiting your movement, strength, and performance.
Most people try to fix pain or mobility issues by stretching more, modifying exercises, or pushing through discomfort.
But without understanding why your body is compensating, the same problems keep coming back.
The Sila Movement Performance Assessment is a comprehensive 90-minute evaluation designed to identify the underlying movement limitations affecting how your body moves and performs.
Limited Introductory Assessment: $89
WHY MOST PROBLEMS KEEP COMING BACK
The real issue usually isn’t strength or flexibility.
Many people experiencing pain or movement limitations have already tried:
• physical therapy
• mobility routines
• stretching programs
• corrective exercises
But when the underlying movement system isn’t functioning properly, those solutions often provide only temporary relief.
Pain, tightness, and instability often develop because the body is compensating for deeper issues involving posture, breathing mechanics, joint positioning, and nervous system regulation.
Until those patterns are identified, the same limitations tend to keep resurfacing.
The assessment is designed to uncover exactly what is happening in your body.
What we evaluate
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We evaluate how your body organizes itself at rest, including spinal alignment, pelvic positioning, and joint orientation.
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Breathing patterns directly influence stability, mobility, and nervous system regulation.
We assess diaphragm function and rib cage mechanics to determine whether breathing patterns may be contributing to movement limitations.
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You’ll be guided through a series of fundamental movements such as squatting, hinging, lunging, pushing, pulling, and rotational patterns to identify compensations and asymmetries.
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We evaluate the range of motion and control of major joints including the shoulders, hips, spine, knees, and ankles.
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Your nervous system plays a major role in tension, stability, and movement quality. We evaluate how your body responds to specific activation drills and movement cues.
By the end of your session you will have:
A clear understanding of the movement limitations affecting your body
Insight into why certain exercises or activities have been causing problems
Initial drills and strategies to begin improving movement quality
A personalized recommendation for the number of sessions needed to restore optimal movement
Most clients leave with a completely new understanding of how their body works.
What you’ll leave with
Who it's for
This assessment is designed for:
Active adults dealing with nagging pain or movement limitations
People returning to exercise after physical therapy
Athletes who want to identify movement limitations affecting performance
If something in your body feels off but you’re not sure why, this is where we start.
What Clients Often Discover During Their Assessment
Many people come in thinking they simply have “tight hips,” “a bad shoulder,” or “a weak core.”
But after a full movement assessment, the real cause is often something different.
Here are a few things clients commonly discover during their session.
The problem isn’t where the pain is.
A painful knee often traces back to hip stability.
Shoulder pain may be driven by posture or rib cage mechanics.
Low back tightness frequently comes from compensations elsewhere in the body.
When we look at the body as a system, the source of the issue often becomes much clearer.
Mobility isn’t always the real problem.
Many people believe they simply need more stretching.
In reality, the body often limits mobility when it lacks stability or control.
Once stability improves, mobility frequently improves as well.
Breathing patterns influence movement more than people realize.
Breathing mechanics affect core stability, posture, and how force is transferred through the body.
When breathing patterns improve, many people immediately notice changes in tension, stability, and movement quality.
Movement patterns can be retrained.
Many clients have spent years working around the same limitations.
But the nervous system is adaptable. When the right patterns are restored, the body can relearn how to move more efficiently.
Strength becomes easier once movement improves.
When the body moves well, exercises that once felt unstable, painful, or awkward often begin to feel stronger and more natural.
The goal is not simply to manage symptoms. The goal is to restore the system that controls movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all.
Many clients come in because something feels off, restricted, or inefficient, even if they’re not currently in pain.
The assessment is designed to identify movement limitations before they turn into bigger issues.
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That’s actually very common.
Physical therapy is excellent for addressing acute injury and pain, but many people are discharged before they feel fully confident returning to training.
This assessment bridges that gap by identifying what still needs to be restored before progressing into strength and performance.
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No.
Whether you’re experienced in the gym or just getting started, the assessment is tailored to your current level and goals.
The focus is on understanding how your body moves, not how much you can lift.
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This is not a workout.
Your assessment is a structured 90-minute session that includes:
• movement screening
• posture and breathing evaluation
• mobility and stability testing
• guided movement drillsThe goal is to understand how your body moves and where limitations exist.
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Yes.
You’ll leave with specific drills and strategies to begin improving movement immediately, along with a clear recommendation for the number of sessions needed based on your assessment.
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If you decide to move forward, we’ll begin a structured coaching program based on your Sila Movement Score and individual findings.
Programs are designed to restore movement, improve stability and mobility, and build strength progressively.
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Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows you to move freely.
You may be asked to perform basic movements such as squatting, lunging, and reaching.
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As long as you’ve been cleared for movement or exercise, the assessment can be adapted to your current condition.
The goal is to work within your capacity while identifying what can be improved safely.
If you’re unsure whether this is right for you, the assessment is the best place to start.
It provides clarity on what’s happening in your body and what to do next.
limited introductory offer
90-Minute Comprehensive Evaluation
INCLUDES:
full movement and posture evaluation
breathing and nervous system assessment
mobility and joint control analysis
Sila Movement Score
personalized training recommendation
Introductory Offer: $89
(Normally $175)
