Athletic performance & Injury Prevention
We Improve The Performance, Speed and Longevity of Athletes By improving Their Biomechanics and gait cycle
Functional Patterns has been shown to drastically decrease rate of injury while improving speed, efficiency and overall athletic performance across almost all types of sports. We do this by correctly biomechanics issues that would otherwise eventuate in an injury or inefficient performance.
Our facility, Functional Patterns Brisbane, trains sports stars such as Matthew Renshaw and James Bazley.
The Founder of Functional Patterns, Naudi Aguilar, trains sports legends such as @jeremyjstephens - an American professional mixed martial artist, @johnnyeblen - a professional MMA Fighter, and @kyledake444 - an American freestyle wrestler who has won 3 world championships and an Olympic Bronze Medal.
While we specialise in training some of the worlds best athletes, we train everyone we see using the exact same system. The method that gets chronic pain sufferers walking pain-free is the same method we use to fine-tune the worlds greatest.
James Bazley
Pro Cricketer
2 years chronic groin and lumbar pain reversed
@james_bazley - all photos are relaxed standing neutral
Before - 96kg- chronic osteitis pubis and multiple stress fractures from 2013-2018 with traditional training. Minimal TVA engagement with an excessive kypholordosis
After - 100kg - Zero pain, now 2 years without missing a match, more overs bowled than all previous years, selected for QLD 2nd XI. Big improvements in lumbar compression and pelvic/rib cage positions
Bowling takes its toll on the body and there’s always room for improvement but focussing on the big 4 has reaped big benefits here.
4.4km/hr speed improvement with 4kg mass gain over 6 months
4.4km/hr speed improvement with 4kg mass gain over 6months in cricketer @james_bazley @functionalpatterns
Relevant performance gains with all pain now eliminated. Addressing gait as a primary focus has eliminated chronic groin and lumbar spine issues and now Jim is flying at 35.9km/hr. You are a human before you are a cricketer, office worker, cleaner. Record yourself sprinting and then look into FP
Matthew Renshaw presented with chronic knee, hip, neck and shoulder pain after cricket and previous history of a right ACL surgery in high school
During the season it’s extremely difficult to get consistent training in, with travel and the nature of cricket on the body meaning many sessions are figuring out how much damage has been done on the weekend. In the off-season we’ve managed to find consistent time to address many of the issues Matt was dealing with, and we’ve definitely taken steps towards function.
The Results?
✅ Improved SIJ elastic recoil
✅ Improved knee varus bilaterally
✅ Improved horizontal force production
✅ Improved lateral line tension
✅ Greater arm line potentiation
✅ Pelvis shifting more anteriorly
✅ Greater leg drive
Matt has improved his health in multiple areas, with a better diet, significantly decreased reliance on caffeine, and improving his vitamin D levels ☀️
We still have a ways to go, but significant improvements in movement and pain
Lower Back Pain Eliminated & 3km/hr Speed Increase In Amateur Soccer Player (9 Month result)
Before:
Instable pelvis and lumbar compression. Constant Lower back tightness. Lower back pain when running more than 2-3km on road.
Speed 26km/h
After:
More stable pelvis
Improved arm drive
More thoracic extension and overall better tensegrity with body.
Able to play a full game of soccer with no pain
Speed 29km/h
What Does Lewis, Pictured Above, Have To Say About His Result?
“Since beginning therapy at FP, I have found a number of improvements in my movement. Generally, my lower back pain and leg tightness is now infrequent. When running, I feel more powerful in stride and that my Gait is more efficient, evident by my increase in sprint speed of 3km/h. Essentially, I feel a lot more stable and that my muscles are working as a unit rather than on their own.”
Neck pain and thoracic spasm results in ammeter cricketer over 5 months
Lucky was suffering from regular spasming in his thoracic spine bilaterally. He had extremely retracted scapulas and a compressed cervical spine leading to pain in his neck and dysfunction in his gate cycle.
After just 3 months, Lucky was experiencing no spasms, significantly improved scapular and cervical position along with arm line potentiation. Lucky only did Functional Patterns, boxing and cricket training while achieving this result.
Chronic Hip Flexor & Hamstring Issues Solved & Running Speed Increased By Over 4km/hr *12 months*
In the before video Aryan was performing traditional strength and conditioning 2-3/week and training cricket 2-3 times/week, along with weekly games. He was then suffering from chronic hip flexor and hamstring issues
In the final video he is running with zero pain at 25.8km/hr up from 21.3km/hr in the second video. His mechanics have vastly improved while also gaining functional muscle mass. In this time Aryan has also been selected in the Queensland 2nd XI team
Aryan Says:
“Since I started training with Functional Patterns, I’ve seen a remarkable improvement in my movement. Through FP techniques, I’ve achieved the alleviation of pain and sprint speed gains that no other training regime has been able to give me. Both the practitioners I’ve used, Sol and Louis, are very knowledgeable, have great attention to detail and their constant collaboration even after I moved countries demonstrates their commitment to getting results”
No More Shin Splits, Shoulder Pain & Neck Pain in Cricket Player
Brandon has been training on and off over the last 18 months while also playing cricket 4-5 days of the week. He presented with shin splints, shoulder pain and regular lower back pain, and using @functionalpatterns methodology we have added approximately 3.5km/hr to his sprint speed sustainably and with longevity in mind. Being a wicketkeeper, Brandon can spend long periods of the day in a deep squat, so teaching him how to spiral out of his scoliosis using gait mechanics has been a massive help to him in both daily life and cricket 🏏
Brandon Says:
“Prior to working with Functional Patterns, I struggled with daily back, neck, and shoulder pain due to my conventional gym and cricket. However, since working with FP Louis, my life has been completely transformed. Thanks to his hard work and expertise, I am now able to enjoy every aspect of my life pain-free, including all physical activities.
Not only has Louis helped me become a more efficient athlete, but he has also implemented some lifestyle changes that have been instrumental in my overall success. By eliminating caffeine and grains from my diet, I have experienced improvements in my sleep, gut health, and core tension.
FP’s holistic approach to improving dysfunctions has truly reshaped my life. Thanks to Louis’ guidance, I am now pain-free and healthier than I have ever been. I cannot recommend FP enough for anyone who is looking to improve their physical health and well-being in a comprehensive, sustainable way”