What is FMS?
The screen is comprised of seven fundamental movement patterns that require a balance of mobility and stability and place the individual in extreme positions where weaknesses and imbalances become noticeable.
Benefits
A consistent and reliable testing method • Easily identifies movement limitations and dysfunction • Improves efficiency, durability, and performance • Provides an enhanced foundation for exercise and performance programming
The 7 Tests of the Functional Movement Screen
Learn whether you should train or correct each movement pattern.
Deep Squat
Assess bilateral, symmetrical and functional mobility of the hips, knees, and ankles.
Hurdle Step
Assess the bilateral functional mobility and stability of the hips, knees, and ankles.
In Line Lunge
Assess torso, shoulder, hip and ankle mobility and stability, quadriceps flexibility and knee stability.
Shoulder Mobility
Assess bilateral shoulder range of motion, combining internal rotation with adduction and external rotation with abduction.
Active Straight Leg Raise
Assess active hamstring and gastroc-soleus flexibility while maintaining a stable pelvis and active extension of opposite leg.
Trunk Stability Push Up
Assess trunk stability in the sagittal plane while a symmetrical upper-extremity motion is performed.
Rotary Stability
Assess multi-plane trunk stability during a combined upper and lower extremity motion.