Intermediate
Technical
IVT
functional movement screen
Standardized assessment tool evaluating movement patterns to identify injury risk factors.
Full Definition
A systematic evaluation tool consisting of seven movement patterns designed to identify limitations or asymmetries in mobility and stability that may predispose athletes to injury. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) assesses fundamental movement patterns including squatting, stepping, lunging, and reaching, with each movement scored on a scale of 0-3. Results help guide corrective exercise prescription and injury prevention strategies. While widely used in sports medicine, the predictive validity of the FMS for injury prevention continues to be researched and debated.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as FMS in clinical documentation.
In Context
- "The functional movement screen identified bilateral ankle mobility restrictions." — Assessment report
- "All team members completed a functional movement screen during preseason evaluation." — Screening protocol
Also known as
FMS
movement screening
Don't confuse with
performance testing
biomechanical analysis