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tools needed to prevent future injuries. The FMS and SFMA are assessments that use specific movements to identify weaknesses and mobility restrictions linked to increased risk of injury. The screenings aim to detect problems while simultaneously serving as a baseline to test for improvement. The screenings also help the clinician to develop an exercise program that addresses specific areas of weakness and/or restrictions. The FMS assesses seven fundamental movements used in normal daily life and efficiently and effectively identifies dysfunctional movement patterns that impact your physical function and performance. The SFMA is used to identify deficits in joint range of motion, muscle flexibility, strength, and recruitment strategies causing your painful, dysfunctional movement. The SFMA takes into account the inability to coordinate proper movements and allows us to identify the correct issues (mobility versus motor control).
Our team will perform a comprehensive analysis using Functional Movement Screen (FMS) or Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) to help us provide the tools to reduce these risks and get you moving and feeling better again.
By Alex Schweitzer, PT, DPT, Cert MDT Assistant Clinic Director, Excel Physical Therapy — Villanova By Frank Rabadam, PT, DPT, Clinic Director Excel Physical Therapy - Bala Cynwyd clinic
The FMS is a quick assessment for active individuals to determine if there are weak links that need to be addressed in rehabilitation and/or fitness programs. The intent is injury prevention as opposed to actual treatment after the fact. Request an appointment at Excel Physical Therapy today and see if the FMS or SFMA is right for you! How FMS and SFMA Help Prevent Injuries The FMS has changed how physical therapists assess patients, and more importantly, it has helped countless people learn the
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