It is comprised of seven individual tests of functional movements that are rated from 0 – 3 by an examiner.
The score of 0 is given if pain occurs.
The score of 1 is given if the subject is not able to perform the movement.
The score of 2 is given if the subject is able to complete the movement but compensates in some way.
The score of 3 is given if the subject performs the movement correctly.
The individual scores for each movement are combined into a final score out of 21 points, which is thought to predict injury risk.
Researchers working with the test have suggested that scores ≤ 14 points predict individuals who are at a greater risk of injury than those with a score that is > 14 points.
They have also found that:
Sadly, none of these tests reveal what we can do to get our patients better.
For a review of the literature surround this special test
The individual scores for each movement are combined into a final score out of 21 points, which is thought to predict injury risk.
Researchers working with the test have suggested that scores ≤ 14 points predict individuals who are at a greater risk of injury than those with a score that is > 14 points.
They have also found that:
- Most untrained people are above the 14 point injury risk cut off in the functional movement screen.
- Exercise of any kind seems to improve the functional movement screen score regardless of the type of exercise.
- Higher body mass index scores correlate with lower functional movement screen scores.
Sadly, none of these tests reveal what we can do to get our patients better.
For a review of the literature surround this special test
