Movement Assessments That Lead to Real, Lasting Results

Kinesiologist in Edmonton

We use kinesiology to uncover what’s really limiting your movement. Whether you’re in pain, stuck in a plateau, orfrustrated with mobility or stability — we assess, correct, and coach you toward long-term progress and strength.

Kinesiologist in Edmonton

Too Many People Are Moving with the Wrong Map

Before clients come to see us, they've often tried everything—from personal trainers to online mobility routines—but nothing seems to last. It's not because they're not trying hard. It's because no one has tested how they move, how they compensate, or what their body actually needs. Without a real assessment, most people are guessing—and it shows.
  • Most people are doing “fitness” on top of dysfunction—building strength over imbalance or pain.
  • When results stall, clients blame themselves. But often, the real issue is undiagnosed movement breakdown.
  • Kinesiology reveals what your body’s trying to tell you—so you can finally make progress that sticks.
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Your Movement, Finally Understood

how kinesiology created real change

Most people train around their issues. We identify them. Our assessments reveal what’s really causing your pain or performance limits—then build a smarter strategy to correct it, strengthen it, and sustain it. Because when your body moves well, everything else works better too.

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  • Target the Root

    We don’t treat symptoms—we assess and address the actual dysfunction causing them.

  • Assess Before You Train

    Everything starts with science-backed testing—not guesswork or trends.

  • Move With Confidence

    When your body is aligned and supported, movement becomes easy again.

The Movement Assessments We Use

tools that actually tell us something

Real progress starts with real data. These aren’t trendy fitness tests—they’re clinical-grade assessments that show us how your body moves, compensates, and breaks down under stress. Whether you’re in pain or want to improve performance, this is where smarter, safer training begins.

What is Kinesiology

Understand how movement science improves joint function, reduces pain, and builds smarter training programs tailored to your body’s real needs—not just fitness trends.

Comprehensive Movement Assessment

A full-body screen that evaluates mobility, posture, strength, and muscular balance—giving you a clear, science-based foundation before you start training or rehab.

Biomechanical Assessment

Understand how your joints and muscles perform under pressure. This assessment reveals inefficiencies, strain points, and risks before they become injury.

Core Stability Assessment

This test shows how well your core supports movement and posture—critical for strength, balance, injury prevention, and reducing recurring low back pain.

Postural Assessment

Evaluate how your posture affects breathing, strength, joint loading, and fatigue. Correct patterns that silently contribute to pain and performance loss.

Gait Analysis

Our gait analysis breaks down how you walk or run to identify stride faults, reduce joint stress, and improve performance and recovery.

Functional Movement Assessment

A functional movement assessment tests how your body handles real-world motions like squats, steps, and reaches—revealing limitations and building safer, stronger control.

Muscle Activation Testing

Find underactive or inhibited muscles affecting performance and causing pain. Restore coordination, improve output, and unlock safer, more effective movement.

Why Kinesiology Changed Everything for Me

Hi, I’m Rob Appleton—a registered kinesiologist and personal trainer with over 15 years helping people move better, hurt less, and train smarter.

I started my journey at the University of Lethbridge Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, where I earned my BSc in Kinesiology. What I learned there shaped how I work today: movement isn’t just exercise—it’s the foundation for health, performance, and long-term pain prevention.

Most people try to push through pain or plateau by working harder. But when your movement patterns are off, more effort leads to more setbacks. That’s why kinesiology matters—it helps us understand the why behind your pain or fatigue and fix it at the root.

At Apex, I use movement assessments, biomechanics, and individualized coaching to build plans that actually work—for real bodies, with real-life demands. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress that lasts.

Let’s get your body moving the way it was built to.

Rob Appleton Certified Registered Kinesiologist Personal Trainer and owner of Apex Body Solutions
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