Your body uses movement patterns to perform movement skills (e.g., running, throwing, lifting, etc.). The better your movement patterns, the more efficient and effective your movement skills. Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a manual assessment protocol used to identify limitations or imbalances in functional movement patterns. Joint range of motion and muscle strength is assessed to identify the cause of poor performance in your functional movement. A deficiency in strength or movement can lead to a sudden injury or a repetitive strain. FMS can be beneficial for you if you are: an athlete (competitive or recreational) looking to prevent non contact injuries, an athlete looking to increase performance by improving your movement quality, or an active person looking to decrease your chance of overuse injury at home or work (or help resolve an existing injury).
Joseph Dyck MPT, dougchristiephysiotherapy.com