Movement & Function Assessment in East Kilbride
When something has started hurting, keeps returning or simply does not make sense, sometimes treatment is not the first thing you need.
A Movement & Function Assessment gives Ross time to listen to what has happened, assess the area properly and build a clearer picture of what may be contributing.
This is RCMM’s structured assessment appointment for injuries, recurring problems and movement concerns.
The aim is not to give you a medical diagnosis. It is to use Sports Therapy assessment and clinical reasoning to help make sense of what you are experiencing and decide on sensible next steps.
Private one-to-one appointments with Ross Canning, Sports Therapist, at Oakfield House in East Kilbride.
Initial assessment up to 60 minutes · £70
Is a Movement & Function Assessment the right appointment for you?
This may be the right place to start when understanding what is happening matters more than simply booking a massage.
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Something has happened and you want it assessed
Perhaps you have hurt yourself during work, sport, training or everyday life and are unsure what to do next.
An initial assessment gives Ross time to hear what happened and look at how the area is currently behaving.
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The same problem keeps coming back
Massage, stretching or rest may settle something temporarily, but the same feeling keeps returning.
The assessment gives more time to look beyond the sore spot and consider movement, strength, workload and other factors that may be relevant.
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You want clearer next steps
You do not need to arrive knowing what treatment you need.
The point of the appointment is to gather useful information first, explain what Ross notices and decide what makes sense from there.
People book for different reasons: a recent injury, recurring tightness, movement that has changed, several areas that seem connected, or simply because they are unsure which RCMM service is appropriate.
If you mainly want hands-on treatment for something specific affecting movement or activity, Sports Massage may suit you better.
If you mainly want a firmer massage for comfort or regular maintenance, choose Deep Tissue Massage.
What happens during a Movement & Function Assessment?
The assessment follows a structured process, but it should not feel like you are being put through a checklist for the sake of it.
Ross adapts what he looks at around your history, what you are experiencing and what you need to get back to.
RCMM uses a SOAP-style assessment process.
Subjective — start with what has been happening
Before testing anything, Ross needs to understand the story.
You will talk through things such as:
what happened or when you first noticed the problem
where and how you are feeling it
what makes it better or worse
whether anything has changed over time
relevant injuries or medical history
work, training, sport or everyday demands
what you currently feel unable or less confident to do
what you would like to get back to
You do not need to use medical language.
Simply describe what you have noticed.
Objective — look at what is relevant
Ross may then use appropriate physical and movement-based assessment.
Depending on why you have booked, this might include:
observing relevant movement
range-of-motion checks
comparing sides where useful
strength or resisted testing
functional movements
palpation or hands-on examination
appropriate Sports Therapy assessment tests
Not everybody needs every test.
The assessment is chosen around the question we are trying to answer rather than using the same routine for everybody.
Assessment — bring the information together
Ross then considers what the history and assessment findings suggest when viewed together.
This is where clinical reasoning comes in.
Rather than assuming the painful or tight area must be the whole problem, Ross may consider how movement, strength, workload, previous injury and the demands of everyday life or activity fit together.
The aim is to form a reasoned working picture of what may be contributing.
RCMM does not provide a medical diagnosis.
Where something appears outside Ross's scope, requires medical investigation or would be better assessed by another healthcare professional, he will explain that rather than pretending otherwise.
Plan — decide what happens next
Before you leave, Ross explains what he has found in normal language and discusses the next step with you.
That might include:
simple movement or activity advice
things to monitor
appropriate hands-on treatment
exercises where genuinely useful
booking a Movement & Function Review
using another RCMM service
gradually returning to an activity
seeking assessment from another healthcare professional where appropriate
You should leave understanding what the next step is and why.
What matters during your appointment
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Focused on what is bothering you
The assessment starts with your actual concern rather than trying to find faults everywhere in your body.
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Testing chosen for a reason
Ross does not need to test everything.
Movement, strength and physical assessment are selected because they help answer a relevant question.
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A clearer picture, not false certainty
Bodies are complicated and an assessment does not always produce one neat explanation.
Ross will tell you what the findings suggest, what remains uncertain and when another type of assessment would be more appropriate.
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Clear throughout
Ross explains what he is looking at and why, and you can ask questions throughout the appointment.
The aim is straightforward: understand the problem more clearly, reduce some of the uncertainty around it and leave knowing what makes sense to do next.
Movement & Function Assessment, Sports Massage or Deep Tissue?
Start with what you most want from the appointment.
Something specific is affecting movement, work, sport, training or another activity and you mainly want a more clinical, treatment-focused massage appointment.
Choose Movement & Function Assessment
You have hurt something, the same problem keeps returning, what is happening feels unclear or you want a structured assessment and plan.
Choose Sports Massage
Still unsure? Compare all RCMM appointments before you book.
You mainly want a firmer massage for muscular tension, comfort, relaxation or regular maintenance.
Choose Deep Tissue Massage
Your Movement & Function Assessment with Ross
Your appointment is with Ross Canning, Sports Therapist, in a private treatment room at Oakfield House.
Ross's Sports Therapy training included clinical assessment, functional anatomy, injury recognition, biomechanics and movement patterns, treatment planning and exercise rehabilitation
At RCMM, that background is used in a practical way.
The assessment is not about trying to label every movement as good or bad. Ross looks at what is relevant to the problem you have actually come in with, explains what he notices and helps you decide what to do next.
That fits into RCMM's wider movement-first approach to musculoskeletal support — considering the person, movement and physical demands rather than only concentrating on the sore spot.
Read about RCMM's MSK approach →
RC Muscle & Movement is in Room 12, Oakfield House, Main Street, East Kilbride, G74 4JU.
I booked my daughter in for an assessment and treatments with Ross. She competes in Taekwondo and had been having considerable pain in her hips/back. From that very first appointment with Ross she felt an improvement. Ross kept in regular contact with us to see how she was and sent through a program of stretches and strengthening exercises to help with her recovery. Things have been progressing well and we will continue with maintenance appointments
Pauline Horn · Google review · May 2024Duration, pricing and booking
This is the initial appointment.
It gives Ross time to hear what has been happening, complete the relevant physical and movement assessment, explain what the findings suggest and agree appropriate next steps.
If you are looking for an initial injury assessment in East Kilbride, this is the RCMM appointment to choose.
Movement & Function Assessment — up to 60 minutes — £70
For people who have already completed an initial Movement & Function Assessment and need a follow-up.
The review can be used to:
check how things have changed
repeat relevant movement or strength tests
review what has or has not helped
adjust advice or exercises
provide appropriate treatment
decide on the next stage
The exact content depends on what was found at your first appointment and what has happened since.
Movement & Function Review — up to 45 minutes — £55
Questions before booking a Movement & Function Assessment
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Yes.
A recent injury is one reason someone may choose a Movement & Function Assessment.
Ross can take a history, carry out relevant Sports Therapy assessment and use clinical reasoning to help establish a working picture and sensible next steps.
This is not the same as providing a medical diagnosis.
If the injury requires medical investigation, imaging, urgent assessment or another professional's expertise, Ross will explain that.
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It can be.
The Movement & Function Assessment is RCMM's initial assessment appointment for injuries as well as recurring or unclear musculoskeletal and movement concerns.
The name is deliberately broader because not everybody who needs assessment has a clear injury.
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RCMM does not provide medical diagnoses.
Ross uses Sports Therapy assessment and clinical reasoning to consider what the history and physical findings suggest.
Sometimes that produces a fairly clear working picture. Sometimes further medical assessment or investigation is appropriate.
We would rather explain that honestly than give you certainty that the assessment cannot support.
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Yes.
If you already have a written report or relevant medical information, bring it with you. Ross can consider information already provided by your healthcare team alongside what you tell him and what he finds during the assessment.
RCMM does not provide diagnostic imaging or specialist interpretation of MRI, X-ray or other scans.
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Possibly, where appropriate and where there is enough time.
The priority of the first appointment is assessment and understanding.
If appropriate hands-on treatment is useful once the assessment is complete, Ross may include it. We do not promise a particular treatment before understanding what you have come in with.
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Only where they are useful.
You will not automatically leave with a long rehabilitation programme.
Ross may suggest one or two relevant movements, exercises or activity changes where they help with the next step.
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No.
You may also book because:
the same tightness keeps returning
movement has changed
several areas seem connected
something feels different but is difficult to describe
an issue keeps affecting work, activity or everyday life
you are unsure which treatment makes sense
You do not need to know what the problem is before you arrive.
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Wear comfortable clothing that lets you move easily and allows appropriate access to the area being assessed.
Ross will explain what is needed before any physical assessment takes place.
What if another professional would be more appropriate?
Ross will tell you.
A useful assessment is sometimes about recognising when something sits outside the appropriate scope of RCMM.
If the history or findings suggest that medical assessment, imaging or another type of healthcare support would be more appropriate, Ross will explain the reason and guide you towards an appropriate next step.
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Book the Movement & Function Assessment if this is the first time Ross is assessing the problem.
The Movement & Function Review is the follow-up appointment for someone who has already completed the initial assessment.
Related articles about movement, injuries and understanding your body
If you want to understand more about the thinking behind RCMM's approach, these articles are a useful place to continue.
Book a Movement & Function Assessment in East Kilbride
If you have hurt something, the same problem keeps returning or you simply want a clearer understanding of what is happening, start with the Movement & Function Assessment.
Ross will listen to what has happened, assess what is relevant and help you decide on an appropriate next step.
Private one-to-one appointments at RC Muscle & Movement in East Kilbride.
Movement & Function Assessment · Up to 60 minutes · £70
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