🧩 Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Testing: Movement Quality Assessment, Asymmetry Identification, and Injury Risk Prediction

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📋 Overview 📏 Protocol 📊 Results 🚀 Improvement

🥗 Athlete Nutrition Recommendations on Testing Day

Proper nutrition before testing is essential for obtaining accurate and reliable results. Here are the main recommendations:

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Hydration

Drink 500-600 ml of water 2-3 hours before testing. Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours before.

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Carbohydrates

Eat a light carbohydrate-containing snack (banana, oatmeal) 3-4 hours before. Avoid heavy, fatty food.

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Protein

Moderate protein amount (20-30 g) 2-3 hours before. Ensure the body has amino acids for recovery.

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Time

Last meal — no later than 2-3 hours before the test. After the test, consume a protein + carbohydrate combination within 30-60 minutes.

💊 Supplements That May Improve Testing Results

Some sports supplements may help achieve better results during testing:

Supplement Effect Recommended Dose When to Take
Creatine Increases strength and power 3-5 g per day Daily, 30 min before the test
Beta-alanine Reduces muscle acidity 3-5 g per day 30-60 min before the test
Caffeine Improves endurance and focus 3-6 mg/kg body weight 45-60 min before the test
L-citrulline Improves blood flow, reduces fatigue 6-8 g 45-60 min before the test
BCAA/EAA Reduces muscle damage 5-10 g Before and after testing

🚀 How to Improve Testing Results

To achieve better results, it is recommended to follow these principles:

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Regular Testing

Test every 4-8 weeks so you can track progress and adjust your training program.

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Specific Training

Train specifically — if the test measures speed, include sprint exercises; if strength, include progressive overload training.

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Sleep and Recovery

7-9 hours of quality sleep are essential for optimal athletic form. After intense training, allow 48-72 hours for recovery.

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Data Analysis

Regularly analyze results — monitor trends, identify weak points and adjust the plan accordingly.

🔥 Warm-Up Protocol Before Testing

A proper warm-up can improve results. Recommended structure:

  1. General warm-up (5-10 min): light running, hopping, or cycling — heart rate 120-140 bpm.
  2. Dynamic stretching (5 min): leg swings, lunges with rotation, arm circles, hip openers.
  3. Specific activation (5 min): exercises that imitate the test at lower intensity (e.g., light jumps before a vertical jump test).
  4. Progressive approach (3-5 min): 2-3 repetitions with 60%, 80%, 90% of the estimated maximum load.
  5. Rest (2-3 min): full recovery before a maximal attempt.

🏥 Injury Prevention During Testing

Testing must be safe. Key injury prevention rules:

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