Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Test

The most important factor that determines the quality of movement during exercise is the correct pattern of movement. When the correct pattern deviates from the normal pattern, problems such as asymmetric appearance, lack of function, impairments in proprioception and stabilization perceptions occur in the movement. These losses create major problems for athletes, especially for national athletes. The most important of these is an injury that can affect the athlete's performance during training or on the field and their future plans. Due to the injury, the athlete may fall behind in terms of strength and endurance and may be further away from his/her goal. For this reason, athletic injury is the nightmare of every athlete.

What should be done for prevention?

Athletes should undergo a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Test at regular intervals.

So what is the FMS Test?

It is a scientifically based biomechanical screening and assessment system established to identify limitations or asymmetries in seven basic movement patterns that are key to functional movement quality. By evaluating these patterns, functional limitations and asymmetries can be identified.

7 Basic Movement Patterns in FMS Assessment:

1.Deep Squat

2.Hurdle Step (High Step)

3.Inline Lunge (Single Line Lunge)

4.Shoulder Mobility

5.Active Straight-Leg Raise

6.Trunk Stability Push-Up

7.Rotary Stability

What are the Benefits of FMS Assessment?

• To contribute to the improvement of Functional and Athletic performance by identifying physical imbalances and weaknesses and proposing solutions,
• Reducing training and sports injury risks,
• It is a scientifically based and simple grading system that allows for an accurate assessment of the athlete's movement ability,
• To enable coaches to prepare training programs for personal deficiencies in athletes,
• To teach coaches, exercise professionals and athletes the difference between quality and quantity of movement,
• To provide physiotherapists, coaches, conditioners, personal trainers and physicians with a proven and science-based perspective on current injury trends and non-contact injury prevention,
• To help coaches understand the relationships between movement asymmetries and micro-trauma and chronic injuries.