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Are asymmetries in the FMS acceptable in one-sided dominant sports? baseball fms soccer softball volleyball Sep 29, 2023

"I have a question about 3/2 asymmetries on the FMS.  I understand that 3/1s and 2/1s are never accepted or acceptable. 3/2s are acceptable on shoulder mobility and pitchers because of the adaptations in the shoulder from throwing." I assume referring to the humeral torsion that occurs a...

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Can you have an optimal Y Balance Test or Functional Movement Screen score and still have increased risk of injury? fms y balance test Jun 20, 2023

I tested a player in professional sports who had the following Y Balance Test and Functional Movement Screen scores.

 

 

If you will notice, his Y Balance Test Lower Quarter scores were great – symmetrical and above the risk cut point for his gender, sport, and competition level....

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How can I make group testing more efficient with limited staff? fms group testing testing y balance test Nov 02, 2022

In this Q & A video, I answer a reader-submitted question about how to use students to make group testing more efficient.

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NHL Combine Features Y Balance Test and FMS combine fms y balance test Jun 15, 2022
 
 
 
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Y Balance Test and Functional Movement Screen Featured at NHL Combine. Check out the video to see the NHLs post about #1 prospect Shane Wright. So great that our team can be integral in the process

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Where does the SFMA fit with someone who centralizes with repeated movements? fms Jun 06, 2022

In this video, Dr.Jenna Gourlay and I discuss how to incorporate the SFMA into treatment and the centralization process.

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