Give Your Body an MOT with a Unity Sport Therapies Specialist Biomechanics Coach
We all take our cars for their yearly MOT, to check that they are road worthy and diagnose any potential problems before they cause a break-down. By regularly servicing our cars we can keep an eye on their overall 'health', make sure that they have the right balance of oil and fluids and check their exteriors for wear and tear.
So why don't we do the same for ourselves? Many of us will wait until we pull a muscle or develop a 'fault' before we consult a doctor or health professional, with physiotherapists and osteopaths on hand to straighten out our kinks and put us back together by re-aligning our bones and exercising our muscles. 
But what if we could work with the professionals to address the body as a whole and diagnose potential problems before they manifest into pain?
Simon Wellsted is a Body MOT specialist, and currently holds the highest available Professional Diploma in Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy and both Specialist Intrinsic Biomechanics Coach™ and BodyMOT Coach™ certifications. He is passionate about injury risk reduction and determining the genuine root cause of common and totally resolvable issues, such as back pain.
"We do not simply "chase pain"; the real cause is often nowhere near to where you are experiencing problems and our unique combination of assessments and treatments not only find these root causes quickly, but also provide you with a detailed understanding about WHAT is going, WHY it is going on and HOW you can relieve what is going on and prevent it reoccurring."
Simon Wellsted
The Unity Body MOT is suitable for all adults, regardless of past problems, and ideal for younger adults who want to prevent rather than cure.
After an initial check list of weight, height and waist to hip ratio we went through a two hour assessment that included a selection of key tests to determine how well our bodies were already working.
We had the Body PH Analysis which checked us from top to bottom, with saliva and urine tests - our mineral balance was tested for anything that we may be lacking - and our lung function was analysed, along with our liver and kidney function, blood pressure, resting heart rate and oxygen saturation. We also underwent a series of exterior mobility tests to determine the flexibility and movement in our hips, legs, backs and shoulders.
All the tests were taken in the comfort of our own home, with Simon bringing along everything he would need - including the treatment couch. All that was needed from us was a little space to set up. Simon was with us for over two hours and the tests returned instant results. This allowed us to move forward quickly into any recommended treatment or lifestyle changes.
"I found it very interesting and helpful to have the many different elements of this Body MOT bought together in one session. There is definitely a sense of confidence in knowing I won't receive contradictory advice, which could happen if I was to see more than one practitioner about my body. The MOT revealed to me causes of problems which I thought were completely unrelated and I now know what to do moving forward. This is definitely a must for someone who wants to know what's going on with their body, inside and out, all in one handy package!"
Sarah Sheen - Food & Travel Editor @ Kokova Magazine
We were given key areas to look at regarding our lifestyle, with advice tailored to our individual needs. A comprehensive personal health report is sent out after the initial consultation with recommendations to follow, including an exercise plan, corrective biomechanics programme and nutritional advice.
Completely tailored to your individual needs, with clear advice and guidance, the Body MOT programme gives you the chance to resolve any issues found, with full follow-on support.
If you already have pre-existing conditions the Body MOT can still be an essential addition to your on-going care. For more information visit www.unitybodymot.org