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Functional Movement Screen is a test to measure an individual's functional range of movement it test 7 different categories of movement. Then you receive a score based on execution of the movement
Scoring Criteria
Scoring Criteria
The scoring scale is 0-3
0- If you feel pain while executing the movement.
1- If you cannot execute the movement, even with compensation.
2- You can perform the movement but you need to compensate to do the movement.
3- You can perform the movement correctly as described with no compensation.
The goal is to score at least 14 to reduce injury while being physically active.
If you score 13 or below you have increased chance of injury during physical activity.
Movements
Movements
How Functional Movement Relates to Firefighter Tasks
The functional movement of a deep squat is needed in lifting tasks
The functional movement of rotary stability is needed when trying to navigate through tight spaces
The functional movement of the hurdle is needed for balance and stability while climbing
The functional movement of the incline lunge could be needed while kneeling and using the fire hose
The functional movement of shoulder mobility could be needed when chopping is required
The functional movement of active straight leg would also be needed for balance and stability while climbing
The functional movement of trunk stability push-up is needed for many tasks
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