Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
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Objective
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The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool used to identify asymmetries which result in functional movement deficiencies. The FMS aims to identify imbalances in mobility and stability during 7 fundamental movement patterns. Once these deficiencies have been identified through the FMS screen, a program of corrective exercises is then developed with the goal of preventing musculoskeletal injuries. The FMS consists of 7 movement patterns which require mobility and stability: Deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and shoulder mobility. The 7 movement patterns are scored from 0-3 points, with the sum creating a score ranging from 0-21 points.[edit | edit source]
Intended Population
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The intended population of the FMS screen varies in the literature. It has been used on young, active individuals to elite, collegiate and professional athletes, as well as those in the military and firefighters. It has also been used on middle-age individuals.
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Reliability[edit | edit source]
Multiple studies have demonstrated excellent reliability of the FMS screen (1,2,3). A recent study by Teyhen et al (1) revealed that among novice raters, the FMS demonstrated moderate to good inter-rater and intra-rater reliability, even with minimal training (4 hours). In a different study the inter-rater reliability was found to be excellent (2,3).[edit | edit source]
Validity
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A score of <=14 on the FMS is used as the cut off score. Individuals who score less than 14 points on the FMS screen have greater odd for sustaining an injury (4). Research to date is limited and it is not yet clear for which sports or professions the FMS is optimal in predicting injury risk, and whether the original cutoff score of <=14 is valid in different populations (1). There is however, preliminary research by Kiesel et al (4) that suggests that NFL (National Football League) players who score <= 14 on the FMS had a positive likelihood ratio of 5.8 to sustain a time-loss injury.
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