Only available to Ultimate and Preferred members.
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is an evidence-based exercise philosophy developed by Gray Cook, one of the world’s most respected injury-prevention specialists. According to Cook, the primary cause of athletic injuries is neither weakness nor tightness, but rather muscle imbalance. Just because you can bench two hundred pounds doesn’t mean you won’t injure your shoulder during a yoga class. Raw strength does not equal functional strength, and ignoring whole-body stability in favor of isolated muscle mass and power is a recipe for disaster.
So what is the Functional Movement Screen? It’s a set of seven fundamental movement patterns that can be evaluated to identify movement limitations and left/right muscle asymmetries. It’s a trouble-detection system to prevent injuries before they happen.
The tests are:
Utilizing the Functional Movement Screen before beginning a new sport or exercise program can help you determine functional deficits that are often overlooked. If the weaknesses exposed by the FMS can be identified and addressed, decreased injury risk and improved athletic performance should follow naturally. Focus on pre-hab so you don’t have to do rehab!
PRICE:
FREE
SCHEDULE:
Screens are offered year-round, Mon-Fri only.