The Value of the Screen
Posted by Mike Panarella
Motor Control Screen
Functional Movement Systems has developed the bridge between screening fundamental movement patterns (Functional Movement Screen--FMS) and screening for performance. The Motor Control Screen (MCS) determines whether a person has the minimum level of motor control with body weight to allow maximal adaptability for human performance.
The MCS is based on the research behind the Y Balance Test, which requires the components of motor control. The Y Balance Test allows us to quarter the body and look at how the core and each extremity function under body weight loads. The Y Balance Test protocol was developed through years of research in injury prevention and identification of motor control changes that occur after injury. The Y Balance Test device and protocol are highly accurate and can be used for measuring pre and post rehabilitation performance, improvement after performance enhancement programs, dynamic balance for fitness programs, and return to sport readiness. The Y Balance Test is divided into two components - the Lower Quarter and Upper Quarter.
The MCS is an excellent way to quickly check and set a baseline for motor control in the upper and lower body. The lower body MCS also includes an ankle clearing test which is performed to check for mobility and pain. Criteria for performing the MCS is as follows.
Motor Control Screen Lower Body
Ankle clearing test:
Forward reach aspect:
Motor Control Screen Upper Body
There are two clearing tests that should be performed prior to attempting the upper body reach component of the test: wrist extension and the shoulder horizontal adduction clearing.
A. Wrist extension clearing:
B. Shoulder horizontal adduction clearing:
The upper body reach component:
**Remember, the test is completed with shoes on.**
In order to obtain the most accurate information, a slide box should be utilized for both the upper and lower body MCS. The slide box ensures that the test is performed correctly and allows the tester to easily capture data. The slide box is placed directly on the FMS test kit where it easily slides up and down the board for quick and reliable testing.
The Motor Control Screen is an integral component of the Fundamental Capacity Screen (FCS) and Modified FMS. The FCS analyzes the metrics of the elemental resources that support human performance. The Modified FMS takes certain components of the FMS and combines them with the MCS to create a screen that can be more effective when testing certain populations. The ultimate goal for fitness and rehabilitation professionals is to create durable, high-performers in sports, occupation, and life. Our screens, tests and assessments assist in this process.
For more information on the Y Balance Test Certification and the Fundamental Capacity Screen please follow the links below.
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I'd love to see some videos of these new tests!
Carl,
Hey there, does the wooden fms kit work with mcs slide box?
Johnny, The slide box works with all our kits!