The Math Problem on the Floor
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is brilliant, but scoring it on paper is a headache. You have to remember the rules: "If there is pain on the clearing test, the score drops to zero." You are trying to watch a client's knee valgus while simultaneously doing mental math. It breaks your focus.
This template handles the logic for you. It isn't just a scorecard; it's a calculator. You input the raw data for the Deep Squat or Inline Lunge, and the system spits out the Final Score based on the built-in FMS protocols.
The Daily Reality: Pain vs. Dysfunction
The most critical part of the screen is the Clearing Test. A client might nail the pushup movement pattern (score of 3), but if they feel a sharp pain in their lower back during the Spinal Extension Clearing Test, that 3 becomes a 0 instantly. This template enforces that rule. The Trunk Stability Pushup Final Score field is a calculated field: min(pushup score, clearing test score). You don't have to downgrade it manually; the database does it for you, ensuring you never miss a red flag.
The Data Payoff: Instant Status
At the end of the screen, you don't want to fumble with a calculator. You want to look the client in the eye and say, "You scored a 14, but your shoulder mobility is asymmetrical." The FMS Total Score aggregates everything instantly. It allows you to set the Client's Status to "Cleared" or "Not Cleared" immediately, so you can move straight into corrective exercises without a 10-minute admin break. It turns an assessment into an action plan.