Does Your Body Need an MOT?

Does your body need an MOT?

The Body MOT is a movement system consisting of muscles, joints, and neural components. The correct functioning of each, both statically and dynamically, is required for optimum performance and movement.


In other words it is your body and all of its’ components that provide movement and or stabilise other movements. If one area is not working effectively, it will have a knock on effect with the rest of the body.

For example, did you know that if you have something wrong with your big toe, it can change the way that you stand and walk, and therefore have a knock on affect to your ankle, knee, hip, lower back and even affect your neck?

This is why the Body MOT is the most important starting point of any exercise programme. Once you know more about how your body is put together you will be given exercises that suit your body, and maximise the affect of exercise on your body. 

This assessment will be used to develop a Corrective Exercise programme to rectify any muscle imbalances. You will then begin to bring the body back into perfect alignment and allow it to function and perform at its’ optimum level.

Body MOT Tests:

·         Posture

·         Strength

·         Flexibility

·         Movement patterns

·         Potential muscle imbalances across the whole Kinetic Chain.

It will identify the possible causes of specific movement dysfunctions and the knock-on effect these may have on the rest of the body.

From here, a relevant, evidence based and up to date, individualised treatment plan can be agreed and implemented.


All treatment at Bare Health is "hands on" treatment (manual and massage therapy techniques including mobilisation and manipulation of tissues and joints). The facilities are perfect for the rehabilitation and self exercise plans needed in the recovery and prevention of your injury.


Nicola Mapes, Bare Health Sports Massage & Injury Rehabilitation therapist, also promotes positive lifestyle behaviours by teaching individuals to self manage their condition, which improves confidence, sense of well being and quality of life.


With these new acquired skills, we can give you a long-term solution so you can prevent re-occurrence of your condition and return to activity with confidence.

To book Your MOT Assessment, injury rehabilitation or Sports Massage with Nicola, Please call Bare Health on 01260 408413