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. 2014 Aug;9(4):549–563.

Figure 14.

Figure 14.

Functional Movement Systems. This diamond‐shaped representation of related functional movement tools demonstrates where the FMS™ fits into the bigger picture of functional assessment. Note that it resides above the horizontal line indicating pain, and below specific performance tests and skill testing, indicating it's role as a screen for movement competency. Of note, below the line indicating pain is the SFMA and impairment‐based examination and assessment.