The Functional Movement Screen is a ranking and grading system created to document movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these patterns, functional limitations and asymmetries are readily identified. Basic movement pattern limitations can reduce the effects of functional training, physical conditioning, and distort proprioception (body awareness). At the heart of the system is the Functional Movement Screen Score which helps to target the problem and track progress. The scoring system is directly linked to the most beneficial corrective exercises to restore mechanically sound movement patterns.

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