Book an appointment ANATOMY IN MOTION (AIM)
A whole-body movement methodology that maps how every joint should move—then finds the hidden restriction driving your pain.
THE BASICS
Anatomy in Motion (AiM) is a movement methodology created by Gary Ward, based on his detailed mapping of how every bone and joint in the human body moves through the walking (gait) cycle. By understanding where your body deviates from this natural blueprint, the assessment can identify movement restrictions or compensations that may be relevant to symptoms and function.
AiM doesn’t chase symptoms. Instead, it looks at the whole body as a connected system and restores the movement options your body has lost—giving you back the freedom to move without pain or compensation.
THE MECHANISM
AiM is built on one foundational principle: every joint in your body has a specific job at every phase of walking. When a joint can’t do its job, the body compensates—and those compensations stack up over time into pain and dysfunction.
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Using the Flow Motion Model—a complete map of human movement—your provider assesses where joints are stuck and what movement they’re missing. This often reveals connections that explain why, for example, a foot issue is causing your hip pain.
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Through specific, guided movements, we reintroduce the motions your body has lost access to. These aren’t exercises in the traditional sense—they’re precisely designed movements that give your joints back the range they need.
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As missing movements are restored, compensations unwind naturally. Pain decreases not because we treated the painful area directly, but because we gave the body back its ability to distribute force properly across all joints.
WHO IT HELPS
AiM is particularly effective for people who:
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WHY US
AiM requires specialized training and a deep understanding of whole-body biomechanics. Our providers in Midtown Manhattan have studied directly with Gary Ward and the AiM team, and integrate this methodology into our broader rehabilitation approach.
At CityIR, AiM works alongside Sports Chiropractic, DNS, and sport rehabilitation—giving us a complete toolkit to address your movement from every angle. When your joints move properly through gait, everything else we do works better.
THE PROCESS
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Your provider will observe your standing posture and walking pattern, then use the Flow Motion Model to map which joints are restricted and what movements are missing.
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You’ll be guided through specific movements designed to unlock the restrictions found during assessment. Many patients feel a noticeable shift in their body after the very first session.
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As your body regains access to lost movements, your provider will layer in more complex patterns and integrate AiM with your broader rehabilitation plan. The goal is lasting change—not temporary relief.
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FAQ
AiM is a whole-body movement methodology created by Gary Ward, based on a detailed map of how every bone and joint moves through the walking (gait) cycle. By finding where your body deviates from that blueprint, the assessment can identify movement findings that may be relevant even when they are not located at the painful area.
AiM doesn’t chase symptoms. The guided movements aren’t exercises in the traditional sense—they’re precisely designed motions that give your joints back the range they’ve lost, so compensations unwind and your body distributes force properly again.
Your provider observes your standing posture and walking pattern, uses the Flow Motion Model to map which joints are restricted, then guides you through specific movements to unlock them. Many patients feel a noticeable shift in their body after the very first session.
Yes—that’s one of its strengths. Because every joint has a job at each phase of walking, a restriction in one area often drives pain elsewhere. The assessment frequently reveals connections like a foot issue contributing to hip pain.
Our providers in Midtown Manhattan have studied directly with Gary Ward and the AiM team, and integrate the method with Sports Chiropractic, DNS, and sport rehabilitation. AiM is currently available through CityIR Manhattan.
Coverage
Insurance participation and benefits vary by plan, provider, and service. Contact CityIR so the Manhattan office can verify current benefits and any referral, deductible, copay, or authorization requirements before scheduling.
LOCATION
AiM assessment and movement-based care are currently offered through the Midtown Manhattan office. Availability is confirmed when your appointment is scheduled.
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515 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Get Started
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of pain and compensation, AiM offers a different path. Schedule an initial evaluation at CityIR Manhattan and take the first step toward improving the movement options relevant to your goals.
At CityIR, assessment and care are built around movement, function, and your goals.
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