Mastering Movement: How Functional Movement Screens Elevate Training & Recovery

Before you lift heavier, sprint faster, or train harder, one question matters: How well does your body move today? That’s where Functional Movement Screening (FMS) comes in—and at Guerrilla Performance & Recovery, it’s a foundational tool in both training and therapy programs.

What is Functional Movement Screening?

Functional Movement Screening is a systematic assessment that evaluates how you move: joint ranges, muscular control, mobility, stability and core strength. It highlights compensations, imbalances and movement limitations that could affect your performance or cause injury.

Rather than guessing what’s holding you back, our coaches and therapists start with objective data—so you train smarter, recover faster and move better.

Why It Matters for Training & Recovery

• Identifies Hidden Limitations: Unnoticed compensations can strain healthy tissue and slow progress. FMS uncovers those.
• Reduces Injury Risk: By correcting dysfunctional movement patterns early, you avoid pain, overuse injuries and downtime.
• Optimizes Program Design: Training and recovery plans become targeted and effective—your effort goes further.
• Improves Movement Quality: Better movement = better performance. Efficiency translates into power, speed and endurance.
• Supports Long‑Term Health: Mobility, stability and coordinated movement matter for longevity as much as strength does.

What Happens During a Screen at Guerrilla

When you arrive for your FMS, we guide you through a series of standardized tests: squats, lunges, hinges, overhead reaches, rotation, and stability drills. We measure clearly, not just visually.

From there our team uncovers where your movement breaks down, why it breaks down, and how to correct it. Your next steps might include:

• Mobility drills to open tight joints
• Stability work to build control
• Corrective exercises to rebuild balance
• Integrative movement into training and recovery sessions

How This Integrates With Your Services

Whether you’re in Physical Therapy, Personal Training or Sport Performance sessions at Guerrilla, your movements inform everything. FMS data directs:

• Which manual therapy techniques to use
• How to customize workouts based on movement capacity
• When to dial recovery up or down
• How to transition safely between rehab and high‑level training

Pro Tip: Review Your Results & Track Progress

After your screen, you’ll receive actionable feedback. Set clear milestones: Increase hip‑extension by X degrees, Improve single‑leg balance time, etc. Re‑screen every 6‑8 weeks to measure progress and recalibrate your plan.

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