Functional Movement Screening
If you’re an athlete or someone who is starting a new sports program, you may have heard of a Functional Movement Screen. Sometimes referred to as an FMS, the screening is a series of tests that assess movement quality in individuals who are uninjured. The overall goal of an FMS is to find limitations or asymmetries in basic human movements and help identify injuries that could essentially lead to injuries. This is especially true for participants in sports, as identifying these areas that need improvement can prevent injury.
Where can I get a Functional Movement Screen?
Evolution offers Function Movement Screens at all of our locations. You will work with a physical therapist during your assessment, and he or she will go over the results of your testing after you’ve completed your FMS.
What is a Functional Movement Screen?
A functional movement screen consists of various tests that help your physical therapist assess your quality of movement. Tests may include exercises like the Overhead Squat, In-line Lunge, Prone Press Up, Hurdle Step, and other evaluations focusing on body parts such as shoulders, spine, hips, knees, or ankles.
Benefits of a Functional Movement Screen
The benefits of having your own FMS include:
- Identifying movement limitations
- Set realistic goals in athletic or group sports
- Prevent future injuries
- Enhance performance by understanding vulnerabilities
Who should consider a Functional Movement Screen?
There are several kinds of people who should consider a Functional Movement Screen. Those individuals are:
- Athletes
- Aspiring athletes
- Individuals without injuries
- People undergoing rehabilitation
What Kind of Provider Should Give You a Functional Movement Screening?
Physical therapists and sports medicine doctors specialize in giving patients a Functional Movement Screening. At Evolution, our DPTs and PTs work every day with professional athletes and individuals involved in high-level athletic programs. We are the go-to for accurate FMS tests regardless if a person is newly drafted into college sports or a retired individual looking to get back into a gym lifestyle and hoping to avoid injury. Choosing the right specialist to give a FMS is an important first step, but at Evolution, we’re part of your team. To get started, give us a call at your nearest location, or fill out an appointment form here letting us know you’d like to set up a screening.
Learn More About Functional Movement Screening at Your Nearest Evolution Location
If you are suffering from muscle tightness and spasms, a Functional Movement Screening may be right for you. Schedule an appointment with one of our highly skilled physical therapists today!
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