Research
The science underneath SmartyMove. This is a plain-language digest, not a clinical reference. SmartyMove is a wellness and education tool, not a medical device.
Movement screening and injury risk
Multiple studies link low composite Functional Movement Screen scores and side-to-side asymmetries with higher injury incidence in tactical and athletic populations. Screening is not a diagnostic test — it is a prioritization tool for corrective work.
Ankle dorsiflexion and lower-limb load
Restricted ankle dorsiflexion is repeatedly associated with altered knee and hip mechanics during squatting and landing, increasing patellofemoral and low-back load.
Hip mobility, glute function and low-back pain
Reduced hip internal rotation, weak gluteal recruitment and poor hip-hinge control are commonly reported in adults with non-specific low-back pain; targeted hip mobility and stability work reduces symptoms in many cases.
Thoracic spine, scapular control and shoulder health
Limited thoracic extension and poor scapular upward rotation are linked to shoulder impingement patterns. Screening the overhead reach exposes these limitations early.
Corrective exercise dosage
Short daily doses (5–15 minutes) of targeted mobility and stability drills, sustained over 4–8 weeks, produce measurable range-of-motion and motor-control changes in general populations.
AI pose estimation for movement analysis
Modern on-device pose-estimation models (BlazePose, MoveNet) approximate lab-grade joint-angle measurement well enough to grade functional movement patterns, when tests are standardized and viewpoints controlled.