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Functional Movement Testing:
We recommend a testing platform of the Functional Movement System (FMS) that was designed by Cook (2011) as a measure of stability, mobility and flexibility. Cook devised 7 simple tests that helps coaches measure functional movement in an athlete, and a scoring system that allows coaches to assess the risk of injury in a coming season. This system is used world wide and across many sporting disciplines as functional movement can be a major limiting factor in an athletes progression.
The Seven Tests
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Deep Squat
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Inline Lunge
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Hurdle Step
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Active Straight Leg Raise
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Shoulder Mobility
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Trunk Stability Push Up
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Rotary Stability
In line with the video we recommend that you either do the course or read the Functional Movement Screen book as a starting point. The information needed to explain the 7 tests, scoring system and corrective exercise choice can be found in the book or on the website. The advantage of such a system is that the exercises are available online, so for instance if you have a boxer with poor ankle dorsiflexion, therefore the boxer maybe struggling with their footwork, there are exercise videos available the athlete can do at home to rectify the issue.
References
Cook, G (2011) Movement: Functional Movement Systems: Screening, Assessment, Corrective Strategies. Lotus Publishing
