Why Did We Create The FMS Quick Screen

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:01]Great, why are we doing the Movement Readiness Screen? Two reasons.

[00:00:05]Accessibility. We need a functional approach to be accessible to anybody who's trying to help someone's movement situation. And number two, to remove excuses. You and I have both taught at the college level and the post-professional level. And there's a lot of excuses for not taking a functional approach. The data says we need to be looking at limitation, asymmetry, balance. We need to be looking at functional problems. It is undisputed. It is referenced in the research. And so, we need to remove the excuses. So, when people used to see the FMS, they logically and reasonably said, "I can't do that with my 70-year-old.

[00:00:41]So, I will do nothing." That's not the option. Do something. But, don't just cherry-pick the Movement Screen. We're the guys that developed that. Let us get you a lower barrier, easy accessible, quick screen to see if they're ready for the next thing. And the next thing may be further testing, or the next thing may be a weight loss and walking program. But, at least now you know.

[00:01:05]Yeah, it's an easy place to start. It's quick. It's simple. Following our same philosophy, looking at multiple patterns, giving you that 0123 appraisal, giving you as a professional a direction, place to start.

[00:01:18]If you've got an athlete coming in the door and you have the skills and you understand the Functional Movement Screen, break out the test kit and do that. That's a higher level test. We are challenging the person to a higher level. That's the purpose. However, this Movement Readiness Screen is just that.

[00:01:32]Are you ready? Are you ready to do the fundamental movements that are required for every human, not just athletes? Yes.