Functional Movement Screening at Premier Care

Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and Training is an advanced approach to physical therapy that goes beyond treating symptoms. It involves a systematic evaluation of your fundamental movement patterns to identify underlying imbalances, weaknesses, and limitations that can increase your risk of injury or hinder performance. Based on this screening, we then design a targeted training program to correct these issues, optimize your movement, and help you move more efficiently, powerfully, and safely, whether in daily life, work, or sports.

At Premier Care Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, we’re dedicated to helping you recover faster and move better, with care that’s both personalized and effective.

Who Can Benefit from Functional Movement Screening & Training?

Functional Movement Screening & Training is highly effective for individuals looking to enhance their physical capabilities, prevent injuries, or improve performance. You may benefit if you are:

• Athletes seeking to optimize performance and prevent sport-specific injuries
• Individuals experiencing recurrent pain with no clear cause (e.g., chronic low back pain, shoulder pain)
• Active individuals wanting to improve their fitness level safely
• People returning to exercise or sport after an injury or layoff
• Anyone wanting to understand their body better and move with greater ease and efficiency
• Individuals in physically demanding jobs looking to reduce injury risk

Whether you're aiming for peak athletic performance, seeking to resolve nagging pain, or simply wanting to move better in your daily life, Functional Movement Screening & Training can be a key part of your journey.

Why Choose Premier Care for Functional Movement Screening & Training?

At Premier Care Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, we deliver results-driven, hands-on treatment in a caring and supportive environment. Our team includes Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists and Doctors of Physical Therapy, many of whom are certified in FMS, bringing expertise and compassion to every session.

We tailor your Functional Movement Screening & Training plan to your specific needs and findings, using proven techniques such as:

• Comprehensive FMS Assessment – A series of seven fundamental movements assessed to reveal limitations and asymmetries in mobility and stability.
• Targeted Corrective Exercises – Specific exercises designed to address the individual "dysfunctions" identified during the FMS, improving foundational movement patterns.
• Mobility Drills – Techniques to increase joint range of motion and tissue extensibility where restrictions are found.
• Stability Training – Exercises to improve core control and joint stability, ensuring proper support during movement.
• Motor Control Retraining – Exercises to help your brain and muscles work together more efficiently, improving coordination and movement patterns.
• Progressive Loading and Performance Enhancement – Gradually increasing the challenge of exercises to build strength, power, and endurance, integrating improved movement into functional activities.
• Injury Prevention Strategies – Education and exercises focused on reducing your risk of future injuries by correcting underlying movement faults.
• Integration into Daily Activities/Sport – Translating improved movement patterns into your specific work, leisure, or athletic demands.

Our goal is to help you unlock your body's full potential, improve how you move, reduce your risk of injury, and return to the activities you love—safely and quickly.