Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Study Guide 2023
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
Who developed FMS and when was it developed?
Greg Cook, 15 years ago
How many functional movement patterns are there?
7
What is the purpose of the FMS?
- Assess mobility and stability
- Uncover deficiencies
- Expose pain and/or dysfunction
What is FMS not?
Not a training protocol or a competition
Is FMS a holistic or isolated approach?
Holistic
Look at muscles ->
Forget movement
Look at movement ->
Impossible to forget muscles
How do most people function in regard to movement patterns?
With poor movement patterns
Corrective exercises can work....
...from the ground up to decrease the risk of injury
From bottom to top, what are the pillars of movement?
Foundation or Base Platform > Performance: Gross Power/Athleticism > Sport Specific
Skill
Where on the pillar of movement pyramid should we begin?
On the Foundation or Base Platform so that people develop good movement patterns
Benefits of the FMS
- Improved function
- Reduced injury potential (research still in development)
- Identifies and corrects deficits
Generally speaking, out of 21 points, what is a good score on the FMS?
14
On each section of the FMS, what is a good score?
2 (and above)
What does the FMS help to differentiate between?
Quantity and quality of movement
Mobility
- Muscle flexibility
- Joint ROM
- Freedom of movement
Stability
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
Who developed FMS and when was it developed?
Greg Cook, 15 years ago
How many functional movement patterns are there?
7
What is the purpose of the FMS?
- Assess mobility and stability
- Uncover deficiencies
- Expose pain and/or dysfunction
What is FMS not?
Not a training protocol or a competition
Is FMS a holistic or isolated approach?
Holistic
Look at muscles ->
Forget movement
Look at movement ->
Impossible to forget muscles
How do most people function in regard to movement patterns?
With poor movement patterns
Corrective exercises can work....
...from the ground up to decrease the risk of injury
From bottom to top, what are the pillars of movement?
Foundation or Base Platform > Performance: Gross Power/Athleticism > Sport Specific
Skill
Where on the pillar of movement pyramid should we begin?
On the Foundation or Base Platform so that people develop good movement patterns
Benefits of the FMS
- Improved function
- Reduced injury potential (research still in development)
- Identifies and corrects deficits
Generally speaking, out of 21 points, what is a good score on the FMS?
14
On each section of the FMS, what is a good score?
2 (and above)
What does the FMS help to differentiate between?
Quantity and quality of movement
Mobility
- Muscle flexibility
- Joint ROM
- Freedom of movement
Stability
