Definition
A standardized assessment of seven movement patterns to identify limitations and asymmetries. Physical therapy's report card that tells you exactly how dysfunctional your movement really is.
Example Usage
My functional movement screen revealed I have the hip mobility of a rusty gate hinge and the core stability of Jell-O.
Origin
Developed by physical therapist Gray Cook in the 1990s to predict injury risk
Fun Fact
Despite its widespread use in athletics, recent research questions whether FMS scores actually predict injury, making it potentially an expensive way to confirm you move like a normal person.
Source: Physical therapy and sports performance assessment protocols
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