We all understand the importance of annual health and wellness physicals, but what if there was a way to be proactive about finding dysfunctional movement patterns before they become painful? A Functional Movement Screen (FMS) can help assess your physical abilities before beginning a sport season or starting a gym routine. For more information on a FMS and how it can benefit you or your child, contact First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center today!
What does a FMS do?
A FMS screen will help in identifying any movement dysfunction or risk of injury that you or your child may have before getting back in the game or back to the gym. One of our physical therapists will evaluate your ability to complete seven movement tests that require a balance of mobility and stability. The patterns used provide observable performance of basic mobility and stability movements by placing clients in positions where weaknesses, imbalances, asymmetries and limitations become noticeable by our FMS trained therapist.
Why is FMS beneficial?
The FMS is not a training tool, nor is it a competition. It is not used to determine why a dysfunctional movement pattern exists. Rather it helps to identifies dysfunction or pain with basic movements patterns. Many people are able to perform a wide range of activities, yet are unable to efficiently execute the movements in the screen. Those who score poorly on the screens are using compensatory movement patterns during regular activities. If these compensations continue, sub-optimal movement patterns are reinforced, leading to poor biomechanics and possibly contributing to future injury that may possibly contribute to future injury due to poor body mechanics. (FMS course introduction: pg 7)
If you are interested in scheduling a functional movement screen (FMS), contact our physical therapy office on William Trace Blvd in Sugar Land, University Blvd in Sugar Land or Reading Rd in Rosenberg, TX.
If you are interested in learning more about FMS, visit FunctionalMovement.com
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