Biomechanics and Posture Training for Children and Teenagers
Empowering Young Movers
At Functional Patterns Melbourne, we help young people move better, feel better, and build structural foundations for life. Whether it’s improving posture, athletic performance, or addressing conditions like cerebral palsy, FP training empowers children and teenagers to develop efficient, pain-free movement patterns that last a lifetime.
Why Start Biomechanics Training Early?
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A Cleaner Slate
Children and teens have fewer accumulated injuries, compressions, and asymmetries. This makes it easier to rewire their movement patterns and prevent long-term issues.
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Higher Neuroplasticity
Young brains are highly adaptable. This is the perfect time for kids to learn proper coordination, structural alignment, and efficient movement habits that will serve them for life.
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Lower Body Mass = Lower Risk
Because children generate smaller forces, they can explore new movement patterns safely, reducing the risk of overload or discomfort.
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Less Inhibition, More Curiosity
Kids are naturally open to learning and experimenting — making biomechanical corrections faster and more intuitive.
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We teach precision through progressive, age-appropriate drills.
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Sessions are engaging, varied, and focused — improving self-discipline and concentration over time.
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Training respects each child’s growth stage, prioritising safe alignment and gradual development.
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Building trust, awareness, and confidence is a key part of every FP Melbourne youth program.
Considerations When Training Children and Teenagers
Even with high adaptability, children face some challenges that we address in our FP training sessions:
When Varun first came to Functional Patterns, he struggled both physically and mentally. With a learning disability, he found it difficult to focus for more than a few seconds, and his body showed significant imbalances — including scoliosis, knee valgus, and flat feet. He often lost balance, experienced painful quad spasms at night, and had limited core control.
Over the past four years, Varun’s consistency and determination have led to remarkable changes. He can now train for full one-hour sessions with strong focus and endurance. His posture, core stability, and movement efficiency have all improved dramatically, and his previous muscle tightness and pain have subsided.
“Varun applies himself better than most adults. What was once extremely difficult for him is now part of his routine. He’s built strength, awareness, and confidence — an absolute trooper and a great human.”
Fiachra, Functional Patterns Melbourne practitioner
Varun’s progress shows the power of structured biomechanics training and how Functional Patterns can transform both movement and mindset.
From Struggle to Strength: Varun’s Journey to Balance and Focus
scoliosis and chronic back pain
Before finding Functional Patterns I dealt with chronic thoracic /lumbar back pain due to two L4 fractures and 1 L5 fracture while participating in high-level training and athletic tournaments, which would affect my day-to-day life and activities. I also had a series of other health problems such as extremely compressed knees and hip pain which I saw chiropractors & physiotherapists without finding any long-term relief. Since joining FP I no longer take any form of pain medication and I trust the FP team to resolve my problems 100%.
– Ryder
When you start thinking about already dealing with 4/10 back pain at 15 years old you can only imagine what 35 or 45 will be like. This young man changed his trajectory. By training FP once a week he was able to make significant improvements in postural alignment, athletic ability and has eliminated his reoccurring back pain.
As his posture and movement improved, his parents observed a shift in his behavior. Increased confidence, presence, energy, and maturity. Creating structural change at this age sets a whole new trajectory. One that compounds over time, physically and psychologically. These changes don’t just affect how someone moves, they transform how they engage with life. This is what we want for all FP Doers.
From his parents:
“He is always in a really great mood afterwards and his structure and posture has definitely improved. Also increased confidence to try physical things such as rock climbing, which he’s really enjoying. He still does minimal FP at home, so to see improvement with just one session a week is pretty cool.
Transforming Youth: Posture, Confidence and Lifelong Impact
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