FMS
What does FMS stand for?
Functional Movement Screen
What are the four main categories of the movement tree?
Upper push, upper pull, lower push, lower pull
Finish the phrase
If you are on time...
...then you are late
What is the purpose of FMS?
To observe an athlete's movement patterns and assess any asymmetries.
What is Julius’s favorite color?
Forest Green
What does RAMP stand for and when do we use it?
Acronym used for different parts of a warm-up: Raise heart rate
Active Muscles
Mobilize Joints
Potentiate (Prep Brain)
How many movements (not including clearing tests) do we test during FMS?
7
In an upper pull or push exercise, if your hands are parallel to your eyesight what is the subcategory?
horizontal push/pull
How should you dress to make a good first impression?
Professionally/formally dressed
What order do we perform pillar prep to improve FMS scores?
Foam Roll (myofascial release), mobility, activation
Where did Margaret and Julius first meet?
As her coach at InMotion Sports Performance.
If a person receives a 0 score, what does this mean?
There is pain during the movement.
What are the two subcategories for lower pull?
(HINT: not unilateral or bilateral)
Hip hinge and knee bend.
What should you always bring with you to future interviews?
Multiple copies of resume and cover letter
What three tests relate to each other the most and why?
Deep squat, hurdle step, and inline lunge because they all utilize ankle and hip stability as well as core strength and stability.
Where did Julius go to college?
Bridgewater
In the realm of CHKD, what is our "next step" when a client scores a zero on an FMS test?
refer them to a PT or doctor
("when in doubt, ship 'em out)
Give an example of a unilateral lower push exercise.
Reverse lunges, step ups, forward lunges, pistol squats, etc.
Name three things you should always do in an interview?
Firm handshake, eye contact, enthusiasm/be engaged, come prepared with questions, show knowledge of the company you are interviewing for, annunciate, have confidence, appropriate body language, have short pauses in responses
What order should these FMS scores be addressed?
0, 2, 1 with asymmetries, 1 without asymmetries
0, 1 AS, 1, 2
Where did Margaret go to high school?
Princess Anne
(IB nerd)
When we lower a score from 3 to 2, that means the individual is using some sort of what?
Compensation
Give 2 examples of a unilateral vertical upper push.
Ex: DB single arm z press, DB single arm Arnold press, single arm landmine press, single arm KB bottoms up press, etc.
Why is it important to ask questions as an interviewee?
To show you did your research, to put you in the driver seat, to help you make an informed decision in accepting job offers
Based on the article by Minick et al., FMS can be used as a potential testing protocol because it has been shown to have good ______ reliability
inter-rater reliability
How long has Julius been in this profession?
12 years. Anniversary on 12/13/24
What total score indicates that an athlete might be at risk for injury?
14 or lower
What category of the movement tree is a power clean?
NONE- it's a total body power exercise :)
Why are internships important to Julius?
1. That's how he started his career and they show your quality of work and willingness to do the job for free.
Name three of the authors of the FMS article
Minick, Kiesel, Burton, Taylor, Plisky, Butler
Name ALL of the sports that both Julius and Margaret played through high school and college?
Julius: track and field (sprints), football
Margaret: volleyball (indoor and beach)