The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a screening tool used to evaluate seven fundamental movement patterns in individuals with no current pain complaint or musculoskeletal injury.

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The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) [1] [2], and later the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) [3], was developed to help clinicians and health care professions screen …

Functional Movement Screen: The Basic Principles and Science, How to Use it as a Pre-Season Screening Tool to Prevent Injury and Identify Potential Issues, and How to Integrate it into …

Jun 22, 2024 · The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a widely-used screening tool designed to assess your movement patterns and identify any limitations or imbalances. By analyzing …

Sep 20, 2025 · The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a standardized tool used to evaluate seven fundamental movement patterns in people who are not currently experiencing pain.

Aug 1, 2025 · The Functional Movement Screen, also known as FMS or, for athletes, the preseason Functional Movement Screen by Functional Movement Systems, is a series of …

The FMS is our tool for standardized movement screening to see how an individual, no matter their age, is moving in everyday life. It takes into account both mobility and stability and equips …

Jul 9, 2011 · The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a set of seven physical tests of coordination and strength, especially “core” strength, invented in 1997 and now in widespread …

Nov 20, 2025 · The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a quick, standardized way to spot movement hiccups before they become bigger problems. Think of it as a 10–15 minute …