🧠 Why We Use Functional Movement Screening (FMS) at The Human Garage

At The Human Garage, our mission is to restore balance, function, and vitality to your body — not just by treating pain, but by uncovering its root cause. One of the key tools we use to achieve this is Functional Movement Screening (FMS).

So why do we include this in our initial assessments? Let’s break it down.

🔍 What is Functional Movement Screening?

FMS is a standardized screening system that evaluates seven fundamental movement patterns — things like squatting, lunging, and reaching. These simple movements reveal how your muscles, joints, and fascia work together (or don’t) during everyday activities.

It allows us to identify:

Muscle imbalances
Joint restrictions
Asymmetries between the right and left sides of your body
Dysfunctional movement patterns that can lead to pain or injury

💡 Why We Use It at The Human Garage

Preventing Injury Before It Happens
FMS helps us spot movement dysfunctions early. Whether you’re an athlete, a desk worker, or recovering from an injury, this scan helps us intervene before the body breaks down.
Customizing Your Treatment
Every body moves differently. FMS provides a clear picture of your movement baseline, allowing us to tailor your fascia-focused therapy plan with precision.
Tracking Progress Over Time
Because FMS is measurable and repeatable, we use it to monitor improvements in your stability, mobility, and coordination as you go through your treatment journey.
Integrating with Fascia Manipulation®
Since we specialize in Fascia Manipulation®, understanding how movement is being compensated helps us treat restrictions in the fascia that may be limiting performance or causing chronic issues.

At The Human Garage, we don’t just chase pain — we assess, decode, and restore how your body moves. Functional Movement Screening is one of the many ways we do that.

Ready to see how your body is really moving? Book a session today and let us help you unlock better function from the inside out.