Functional movement assessment focuses on the performance of seven functional movements as a screen to help determine the presence of any deficiencies in motor patterns, balance and flexibility.  Functional movements are those that have a high relevance and carry-over to everyday activities such as walking, squatting, lunging and sports specific movements.  The Functional Movement Screen or FMS devised by one of our advisors, Gray Cook is used to screen for functional movement capabilities.  The FMS consists of seven functional tests: the deep squat, the hurdle test, the in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, the straight leg raise, the stability pushup and the rotational stability test.