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Bodywork/Functional Movement Screen®
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The Functional Movement Screen , also referred to as FMS, is a ranking and
grading system created to document movement patterns that are key to normal
function.
Gray Cook, the author of Athletic Body in Balance, and his business partner,
Lee Burton, have designed what they call the Functional Movement Screen, a
set of physical tests used by physical therapists, strength and conditioning
coaches and, increasingly, forward-thinking personal trainers. Their philosophy
in creating the screen is to test the movement and use the exercises they’ve
come up with to correct the faulty movement pattern. The point with the FMS is
to help identify the problem, not dissect it down to the various causes; in their
thinking it doesn’t matter what caused it, just get to the root of it and fix it.
The FMS is a simple tool that is comprised of seven test which categorize and
rank functional movement patterns. Theses movement patterns are specific to
human growth and development and are extremely important in every day life
because they are fundamental to complex activities. This screen attempts to
pinpoint a weak area in these movement patterns which will then allow for
improved exercise prescription and performance. This can be the first line of
defense in injury prevention.
Who Can Benefit from Having a Functional Movement Screen?
Benefits of Utilizing the Functional Movement Screen and Exercise
Philosophy
Contact us to learn more or schedule a free consultation with Jen Morin MS,
RCEP, FMS Certified Specialist. jen@evolutionri.com or 401-396-9331
grading system created to document movement patterns that are key to normal
function.
Gray Cook, the author of Athletic Body in Balance, and his business partner,
Lee Burton, have designed what they call the Functional Movement Screen, a
set of physical tests used by physical therapists, strength and conditioning
coaches and, increasingly, forward-thinking personal trainers. Their philosophy
in creating the screen is to test the movement and use the exercises they’ve
come up with to correct the faulty movement pattern. The point with the FMS is
to help identify the problem, not dissect it down to the various causes; in their
thinking it doesn’t matter what caused it, just get to the root of it and fix it.
The FMS is a simple tool that is comprised of seven test which categorize and
rank functional movement patterns. Theses movement patterns are specific to
human growth and development and are extremely important in every day life
because they are fundamental to complex activities. This screen attempts to
pinpoint a weak area in these movement patterns which will then allow for
improved exercise prescription and performance. This can be the first line of
defense in injury prevention.
Who Can Benefit from Having a Functional Movement Screen?
- Athletes
- Recreational athletes
- Laborers
- Fitness Enthusiasts
- Anyone looking to minimize their risk of injury by identifying their weak
link and work with corrective exercises to better balance their body.
Benefits of Utilizing the Functional Movement Screen and Exercise
Philosophy
- Creates a continuous focus on the fundamentals of movement
- Creates a functional baseline to mark progress
- Reliable and reproducible screen with specific markers for movement
problems - Improves functional fitness and athletic performance
- Helps to reduce the potential for training and sports injuries
- Provides a simple grading system to assess movement patterns
- Can be easily utilized in both the athletic and active fitness populations
- Identifies physical imbalances, limitations, and weaknesses
- Improves fundamental movement patterns with simple corrective
exercises - Helps to individualize training and conditioning programs for specific
results - Works to identify potential cause and effect relationships of mirco-
trauma as well as chronic injuries in relation to movement asymmetries
and weakness
Contact us to learn more or schedule a free consultation with Jen Morin MS,
RCEP, FMS Certified Specialist. jen@evolutionri.com or 401-396-9331
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