Optimize Your Movement with Functional Movement Screening (FMS)

Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Analysis (SFMA) are specialized tools used to assess fundamental movement patterns. These evaluations help identify limitations, asymmetries, and imbalances in your body that could affect your performance and increase the risk of injury.

At One on One Physical Therapy, we analyze your functional movements to help prevent injuries. This can give us insight into limitations that can affect your performance or lead to injuries. We can then recommend strategies to overcome these limitations leading to improved fitness.

Fundamental Movement Patterns:

FMS evaluates basic movements to determine the quality of your functional movements.

Identify Weaknesses:

By placing individuals in specific positions, FMS can pinpoint weaknesses, imbalances, and areas that need improvement.

Improved Performance:

Understanding your movement patterns allows us to recommend strategies that enhance your performance and prevent injuries.

Functional Movement Screen at One on One Physical Therapy in Atlanta

Understanding Functional Movements

Functional movements are based on real-world biomechanics and involve multi-jointed actions through various planes of motion. These movements are essential for:

  • Real-World Applications: Mimicking everyday activities to improve balance and muscle control.
  • Core Stability: Activating core muscles for stabilization during movements.
  • Injury Prevention: Analyzing movements to identify limitations that could lead to injuries.

At One on One Physical Therapy, we specialize in analyzing your functional movements to uncover potential limitations. This insight allows us to create personalized strategies that enhance your fitness and overall performance.

Sports-Specific Movement Screening

Our sports-specific movement screenings are designed to assess movements directly related to specific sports activities. We are proud to be Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness specialists, enabling us to provide golf-specific functional movement screens.

Golf-Specific Screens:

We assess areas of limitation or dysfunction that could impair your golf swing mechanics.

Swing Analysis:

Our experts examine your golf swing to identify characteristics that may increase the risk of musculoskeletal injury.

Customized Plans:

Develop personalized plans to address limitations and improve your golf performance.

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Overview

FMS is a ranking and grading system that evaluates movement patterns crucial for normal function. It identifies functional limitations and asymmetries that can affect your body’s performance and awareness.

Scoring System:

FMS generates a score that helps target problems and track progress, linking directly to corrective exercises.

Monitoring Progress:

Exercise professionals use the FMS score to identify effective exercises for restoring proper movement and building strength.

What FMS Does:

  • Simplifies Movement: FMS simplifies the understanding of movement and its impact on the body, benefiting individuals, exercise professionals, and physicians.

  • Clear Communication: Utilizes simple language for effective communication about progress and treatment.

  • Efficient Evaluation: Quickly identifies asymmetries and limitations, reducing the need for extensive testing.

  • Standardization: Provides a functional baseline to measure performance and track progress.

  • Safety Measures: Identifies dangerous movement patterns and assesses readiness for exercise, setting realistic goals.

  • Corrective Strategies: Applies to all fitness levels, offering customized treatment plans based on individual FMS scores.

Seven Fundamental Movement Patterns of FMS

The Functional Movement Screen evaluates the following seven fundamental movement patterns, each scored from 1 (low) to 3 (high):

Deep Squat:

Assesses bilateral, symmetrical, and functional mobility of the hips, knees, and ankles.

Hurdle Step:

Tests stride mechanics and stability.

Inline Lunge:

Evaluates hip and ankle mobility and stability.

Shoulder Mobility:

Checks shoulder range of motion and stability.

Active Straight Leg Raise:

Analyzes flexibility and mobility of the legs.

Trunk Stability Push-Up:

Assesses core stability and strength.

Rotary Stability:

Evaluates neuromuscular coordination and stability.

The overall screening results guide the development of a corrective exercise program aimed at maximizing mobility and stability throughout the body. Regular testing allows us to track progress and adjust recommendations as needed.

To learn more about how a Functional Movement Screen can help you achieve optimal motion, contact One on One Physical Therapy today. Our expert team is here to assist you in enhancing your movement and reaching your fitness goals.