Strength Report: Screen, Evaluate, and Correct

by Dan Leary
Assistant Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Seaside High School (OR)
American Football Monthly June 2014 Issue Online

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) was developed by Gray Cook and is used by many NFL, NHL, and MLB teams as well as colleges throughout the country. The FMS is a screen of seven movements, giving a grade of 0-3. Using the FMS, we can look at imbalances and dysfunctions in our athletes and prescribe corrective exercises that will help them move better. Why do we want them to move better? The answer is simple: they will be more athletic and also more injury-proof. The FMS also allows us to s...Login to Read More

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