Table 1.

Functional Movement Screen in-line scoring criteria

Functional Movement Screen Score
3	2	1	0
• Dowel contacts remain with lumbar spine extension	• Dowel contacts do not remain with lumbar spine extension	• Loss of balance is noted	• The athlete will receive a score of zero if pain is associated with any portion of this test; a medical professional should perform a thorough evaluation of the painful area
• No torso movement is noted	• Movement is noted in torso
• Dowel and feet remain in sagittal plane	• Dowel and feet do not remain in sagittal plane
• Knee touches board behind heel of front foot	• Knee does not touch behind heel of front foot