Frequently Asked Questions
What is your Seminar Cancellation Policy?
Should you need to CANCEL your registration, you must do so within 72 hours in order to receive any refund for the course. We understand the nature of emergencies, however, we also want to fill each seat for the courses. The Operations Manager will evaluate any cancellations within the 72-hour period and partial refunds will be given at their discretion.
If FMS feels it is necessary to cancel a course due to unforeseeable circumstances or low registrations, we have the right to do so at any time, but will try to give as much advanced notice as possible. FMS will not be responsible for any fees incurred from participants cancelling travel or hotel accommodations.
Home Study Course Directions
Click here to go directly to the Home Study page. For more detailed directions on the steps to take the Home Study Course click here to view or print the PDF.
How do I become FMS Certified?
To become certified you must attend a live FMS Level 1 workshops or complete the home study course. You must then score an 80% or higher to pass the online exam.
What is the difference between FMS and SFMA?
The FMS is the 7-point movement screen designed to identify dysfunctional movement patterns and asymmetries within the body. It is mainly designed for the physically active individual. The FMS has no pre-requisite courses or certifications.
The SFMA is the Selective Functional Movement Assessment and is a lengthier orthopedic based assessment. In order to attend the SFMA course you have to be a medically credentialed professional. The SFMA is being utilized by health care professionals as an initial, progression and final evaluation tool.
What should I charge someone for screening? / Is there a billing code for FMS?
There is no medical billing code for FMS. If it is being used in a clinic, people bill it as a general orthopedic evaluation. It any other situation, billing is up to the assessor. In a personal training setting, many people do not charge. It seems like it gains the confidence of the client to see how their scores are improving throughout their training sessions.
How do you screen large groups?
We recommend setting up stations by movement test if you have enough testers. Once everyone has been tested we separate them into groups:
a.) People scoring 15 or above with no zeros and no asymmetries.
This group is considered not to be at an increased risk for injury and does not need to focus on corrective exercises.
b.) People scoring 14 or below, or anyone with an asymmetry and no zeros.
This group has an increased risk for injury and should focus their time on corrective strategies to improve their score of 14 or lower and any asymmetrical score of 1.
c.) People with zeros.
This group should be referred or assessed by a proper medical professional for clearance before beginning corrective exercises.
Why am I not showing up as an expert on the new site?
First, you must be sure you have created an account on our new website. If you have already created an account, please log in with this username. After you are logged in you must edit your Expert Profile. In order to do this put your cursor over the “Find An Expert” tab and click on the option directly below labeled "My Expert Profile". You will be able to upload your photo, bio, credentials, and current address here. Make sure you follow all four steps on top of the "Add New Address" page. IF YOU DO NOT ENTER YOUR INFORMATION CORRECTLY HERE YOU WILL NOT SHOW UP ON THE MAP AT ALL!
How do I create or edit my expert profile?
Click or copy and Paste the link below which will take you through a step-by-step video on how to create your expert profile.
Video: How to create expert profile
When will the new exercise software site be up?
The FMS Pro Site is currently under development. We are working very hard to make this site available in the next few months. Pricing is yet to be determined.
When I click on “Take FMS Certification Exam” it says below that there are no tests available for me at this time. How do I take my test?
If you do not have a test available to you under “Get Certified” please email info@functionalmovement.com with your username and course information so we can get a test set up for you as quickly as possible.
Where can I find scoresheets?
Please go to http://graycookmovement.com/?p=51 This site will provide you with scoresheets for both FMS and SFMA.
How can I get a final certificate?
Please email info@functionalmovement.com with your current mailing address requesting a certificate be sent to you after you have passed the exam online. Certificates are sent out in the first week of each month.
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