FMS
Why is movement screening important? - Answer-The FMS exposes dysfunction or pain, and which
patterns are problematic.
What is the role of mobility in fundamental movement? - Answer-
What is the role of motor control in fundamental movement? - Answer-
What is the role of functional patterns in fundamental movement? - Answer-
What does the FMS NOT do? - Answer-It does not determine why a faulty or dysfunctional movement
pattern exists.
What are the 5 anatomical landmarks of the FMS? - Answer-1) Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
2) The joint line of the knee/mid-patella
3) Tibial tuberosity
4) Lateral & medial malleolus
5) The most distal wrist crease
When performing the FMS: - Answer-- step back from the client so that you can see the whole picture at
once
- the client should wear the shoes that they train in the most
,- no prior warm-up, we want to know the client's natural state of movement
- use consistent language- the instructions should be just enough information to clearly understand how
to perform the test without adding coaching or feedback
How many attempts does the client have to perform each test? - Answer-3
What is the order of exercises in the FMS? - Answer-1) Deep Squat
2) Hurdle Step
3) Inline Lunge
4) Shoulder Mobility
5) Active Straight-Leg Raise
6) Trunk Stability Push-Up
7) Rotary Stability
How do you set up the Inline Lunge? - Answer-1) Attain the client's tibia length
2) Tell the client to place the toe of the back foot at the start line on the kit
3) Using the tibia measurement, have the client put the heel of the foot at the appropriate mark on the
kit
4) Place the dowel behind the back, touching the head, thoracic spine, and sacrum
- the client's hand opposite the front foot should be the hand grasping the dowel at the cervical spine,
the other hand grasps the dowel at the lumbar spine
What should the execution of the Inline Lunge look like? - Answer-- the dowel should maintain its
vertical position
- the client should then lower the back knee to touch the board behind the heel of the front foot and
return to the starting position
- the knee must touch down on either the test kit or the ground
, Verbal instructions for the Inline Lunge: - Answer-1) Step onto the center of the board with the left foot
and your toe on the zero mark
2) The right heel should be placed according to your tibial measurement at "__"
3) Both toes must be pointing forward with the entire foot in contact with the board
4) Place the dowel along the spine so it touches the back of your head, your upper back, and your
tailbone
5) While grasping the dowel, your left hand should be in the curve of your neck, and the right hand
should be in the curve of your low back
6) Maintaining an upright posture so the dowel stays vertical and you maintain the three points of
contact, descend into a lunge position so your left knee touches the center of the board
7) Return to starting position
What is considered a loss of balance in the Inline Lunge? - Answer-Stepping off the board
What is considered a THREE on the Inline Lunge? - Answer-- dowel contact maintained
- dowel remains vertical
- minimal to no torso movement
- dowel and feet remain in sagittal plane
- knee touches the center of the board
- front foot remains in start position
What is considered a TWO on the Inline Lunge? - Answer-If any of these don't happen:
- dowel contact maintained
- dowel remains vertical
- minimal to no torso movement
- dowel and feet remain in sagittal plane
Why is movement screening important? - Answer-The FMS exposes dysfunction or pain, and which
patterns are problematic.
What is the role of mobility in fundamental movement? - Answer-
What is the role of motor control in fundamental movement? - Answer-
What is the role of functional patterns in fundamental movement? - Answer-
What does the FMS NOT do? - Answer-It does not determine why a faulty or dysfunctional movement
pattern exists.
What are the 5 anatomical landmarks of the FMS? - Answer-1) Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
2) The joint line of the knee/mid-patella
3) Tibial tuberosity
4) Lateral & medial malleolus
5) The most distal wrist crease
When performing the FMS: - Answer-- step back from the client so that you can see the whole picture at
once
- the client should wear the shoes that they train in the most
,- no prior warm-up, we want to know the client's natural state of movement
- use consistent language- the instructions should be just enough information to clearly understand how
to perform the test without adding coaching or feedback
How many attempts does the client have to perform each test? - Answer-3
What is the order of exercises in the FMS? - Answer-1) Deep Squat
2) Hurdle Step
3) Inline Lunge
4) Shoulder Mobility
5) Active Straight-Leg Raise
6) Trunk Stability Push-Up
7) Rotary Stability
How do you set up the Inline Lunge? - Answer-1) Attain the client's tibia length
2) Tell the client to place the toe of the back foot at the start line on the kit
3) Using the tibia measurement, have the client put the heel of the foot at the appropriate mark on the
kit
4) Place the dowel behind the back, touching the head, thoracic spine, and sacrum
- the client's hand opposite the front foot should be the hand grasping the dowel at the cervical spine,
the other hand grasps the dowel at the lumbar spine
What should the execution of the Inline Lunge look like? - Answer-- the dowel should maintain its
vertical position
- the client should then lower the back knee to touch the board behind the heel of the front foot and
return to the starting position
- the knee must touch down on either the test kit or the ground
, Verbal instructions for the Inline Lunge: - Answer-1) Step onto the center of the board with the left foot
and your toe on the zero mark
2) The right heel should be placed according to your tibial measurement at "__"
3) Both toes must be pointing forward with the entire foot in contact with the board
4) Place the dowel along the spine so it touches the back of your head, your upper back, and your
tailbone
5) While grasping the dowel, your left hand should be in the curve of your neck, and the right hand
should be in the curve of your low back
6) Maintaining an upright posture so the dowel stays vertical and you maintain the three points of
contact, descend into a lunge position so your left knee touches the center of the board
7) Return to starting position
What is considered a loss of balance in the Inline Lunge? - Answer-Stepping off the board
What is considered a THREE on the Inline Lunge? - Answer-- dowel contact maintained
- dowel remains vertical
- minimal to no torso movement
- dowel and feet remain in sagittal plane
- knee touches the center of the board
- front foot remains in start position
What is considered a TWO on the Inline Lunge? - Answer-If any of these don't happen:
- dowel contact maintained
- dowel remains vertical
- minimal to no torso movement
- dowel and feet remain in sagittal plane
