FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN (FMS) IN MARKHAM

• Just because you are pain-free doesn’t mean your body is moving perfectly. Over time, poor posture, previous injuries, and repetitive daily habits force our bodies to develop compensatory movement patterns. While these compensations allow you to get through your day or your workout, they create dangerous weak links, muscular imbalances, and joint stress that eventually lead to serious injury and decreased performance.

At Form & Function Markham, our certified professionals utilize the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)—a world-renowned, standardized screening tool used by elite athletes, military personnel, and fitness professionals. The FMS does not diagnose pain; instead, it evaluates your fundamental movement quality. By putting you through seven foundational movement tests, we can pinpoint exactly where your mobility is restricted and where you lack stability. Armed with this data, we create a precise blueprint to rebuild your foundation.

 Techniques & Methods (Listings)

•  The FMS is your ultimate proactive tool for long-term physical health. Your assessment and subsequent corrective program will focus on:

  • The 7-Movement Evaluation: A detailed scoring of fundamental movement patterns including the Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, Inline Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight-Leg Raise, Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability.

  • Identifying Asymmetries: Spotting critical left-to-right imbalances and pinpointing areas where the body is compensating, which are the #1 predictors of future musculoskeletal injuries.

  • Customized Corrective Exercises: Prescribing highly specific, targeted drills designed to restore your proper joint mobility and rebuild your core stability based exclusively on your unique FMS score.

  • Safe Return to Sport/Activity: Establishing a baseline of functional movement to ensure your body is fully prepared to handle the intense loads of weightlifting, running, or competitive sports without breaking down.

  • Performance Optimization: Creating a flawless movement foundation so that when you add strength, speed, and power training, your body operates with maximum efficiency and zero wasted energy.