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Assessment of Dysfunctional Movements and Asymmetries in Children and Adolescents Using the Functional Movement Screen—A Narrative Review

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  • Pat R. Vehrs

    (Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA)

  • Martina Uvacsek

    (Department of Health Sciences and Sport Medicine, University of Physical Education, 1123 Budapest, Hungary)

  • Aaron W. Johnson

    (Department of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA)

Abstract

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a screening tool that identifies dysfunctional movements in seven test items requiring an interplay of cognitive, perceptual, proprioceptive, and motor functions that involve muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, mobility, coordination, and balance. The results of the FMS include an overall composite score, scores on the individual test items, and identification of compensatory movement patterns and left-right asymmetries on 5 bilateral test items. Although there is a plethora of literature on the use of the FMS in adults, there is a growing body of evidence indicating its use in children. The available research in children involves school children and young athletes in at least 20 different sports in over 20 countries and comparisons between pre- and post-pubescent children, and normal weight, overweight, and obese children. Studies that include measures of adiposity and physical activity levels, or report prevalence of asymmetries and dysfunctional movement patterns are not well represented in the children’s literature. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the currently available literature in children and suggest potential uses of the FMS by coaches, physical educators, and other health/fitness professionals, appropriate interpretation of results, and future research in children.

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  • Pat R. Vehrs & Martina Uvacsek & Aaron W. Johnson, 2021. "Assessment of Dysfunctional Movements and Asymmetries in Children and Adolescents Using the Functional Movement Screen—A Narrative Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-19, November.
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