Functional movement refers to the natural, efficient patterns of motion that your body uses to perform everyday activities, from walking and bending to lifting and climbing. It’s the foundation for how we move in the world and how we interact with our environment.

These specific movement patterns can be professionally assessed in a standardized way that informs individually prescribed corrective exercises patients can then implement to address their dysfunctional movement patterns and improve their performance, decrease their risk of future injury, and eliminate nagging chronic pain.

Functional movement screening (FMS) has emerged as the most powerful tool in movement-based healthcare, performance training, and rehabilitation, yet it remains an often overlooked piece in many approaches to physical health due to its simplicity and low-tech approach - but what it lacks in complexity, it certainly makes up for in practicality and utility. Its value lies in immediately identifying the underlying movement deficiencies, imbalances, and compensations that can lead to pain, injury, or suboptimal performance.

In healthcare, performance training, and rehabilitation, Functional Movement Systems (FMS) stands out as a unique and transformative approach. Unlike traditional methods that focus on isolated symptoms or singular body parts, FMS evaluates movement as a holistic, interconnected system. By emphasizing fundamental movement patterns and identifying dysfunctions early, FMS bridges the gap between healthcare, fitness, and rehabilitation, ensuring a more integrated and proactive approach to human performance.