WHAT IS THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN?

The FMS is a total body movement based assessment that it used to identify range of motion, flexibility, strength, balance and coordination deficits.
The FMS identifies the factors that predispose individuals to a higher likelihood of injury, allowing our Physical Therapists to focus on those spots of weakness.
It consists of seven movements that are observed and analyzed by the examiner.
Each movement is given a score from 0-3, with 0 being the lowest and 3 being the highest obtainable score.
Studies have shown individuals that score below a 14, are significantly more vulnerable to injury.