They were likely taking a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test. It’s one of the oldest and most popular systems for screening for injury risk and athletic performance, using tests of strength, ...

An FMS is designed to assess an individual’s movement patterns and identify areas of dysfunction or weakness. This screening process aims to enhance overall physical performance, prevent injuries and ...

It's a new year, and with it comes New Year's resolutions. Two popular resolutions for 2019 are eating healthier and getting more exercise, but how many of these resolutions will actually stick?

Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a systematic evaluation of movement patterns that has become integral to injury risk assessment across a range of populations, from elite athletes to ...

To celebrate Sports Safety week, Mercy Health Partners Sports Medicine will host a free Functional Movement Screening for athletes at the Mercy Health Partners Athletic Performance Center 3-6 p.m.

As I work on this column, it’s actually Father’s Day. So, a belated happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. In honor of my father, I thought I would name this column in his memory. However, that ...

I’d argue that we’ve fallen into a trap: overcomplicating our workouts. Drawn in by sparkly new exercises and social media trends, we’ve forgotten that the most effective workouts are actually just ...

Background The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) protocol consists of 7 tests (Cook & Burton, 2014). At higher values mean higher quality of movement execution. Lower limb functional asymmetry (FA) is ...

Background The Nine Plus screening battery test (9+) is a series of 11 tests, used to assess limitations in fundamental movement patterns assumed to predispose athletes for injury. Objective To ...