Into help identify movement pattern dysfunctions, thereby helping create the best possible interventions.”
FMS works by isolating flawed movement patterns, providing the patient with the knowledge needed to most capable), gauge not only the mobility but also the stability of the ankles, spine, hips, knees, and even shoulders.
The seven tests include:
The deep squat, in which the patient holds his or her arms in place while squatting. Here the physician is looking for twisted heels or other tell-tale signs of asymmetry.
The hurdle step, in which the patient is asked to balance and the strength of your core.
The in-line lunge, in which you lunge forward with one hand near the neck and the other near the lower back. Here the physician will scan for eversion or inversion of the feet or an inability to balance.
Shoulder mobility, which consists of trying together your hands are.
The active straight-leg raise, in which the patient raises one leg towards the sky, while lying prostrate, without bending the knee. Here the physician will check the angle of your leg and alignment of your ankles.
The trunk stability pushup, in which you perform a pushup whilst keeping your hands aligned with your forehead or chin. The physician will be on the lookout for hyper-extension of the spine.
And, finally rotational stability, in which you lower yourself to your right knee; then repeat with the left half of your body. The physician will check for symmetry and elbow/knee alignment
Together these seven tests allow you and your physician to enhance exercise and prevent movement dysfunction.
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About the Author
Dr. Lev Kalika is a world-recognized expert in musculoskeletal ultrasonography, with 20+ years of clinical experience in advanced rehabilitative medicine. In addition to operating his clinical practice in Manhattan, he regularly publishes peer-reviewed research on ultrasound-guided therapies and procedures.
Dr. Kalika is an esteemed member of the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment ((SMST), and the only clinician in New York certified by the ISMST to perform extracorporeal shockwave therapy. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), and has developed his own unique approach to dynamic functional and fascial ultrasonography.
In this instance, an athlete was originally diagnosed with minor quadriceps muscle strain and was treated for four weeks, with unsatisfactory results. When he came to our clinic, the muscle was not healing, and the patients’ muscle tissue had already begun to atrophy.
Upon examination using MSUS, we discovered that he had a full muscle thickness tear that had been overlooked by his previous provider. To mitigate damage and promote healing, surgery should have been performed immediately after the injury occurred. Because of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, the patient now has permanent damage that cannot be corrected.
The most important advantage of Ultrasound over MRI imaging is its ability to zero in on the symptomatic region and obtain imaging, with active participation and feedback from the patient. Using dynamic MSUS, we can see what happens when patients contract their muscles, something that cannot be done with MRI. From a diagnostic perspective, this interaction is invaluable.
Dynamic ultrasonography examination demonstrating the full thickness tear and already occurring muscle atrophy due to misdiagnosis and not referring the patient to proper diagnostic workup
Demonstration of how very small muscle defect is made and revealed to be a complete tear with muscle contraction under diagnostic sonography (not possible with MRI)
Complete tear of rectus femoris with large hematoma (blood)
Separation of muscle ends due to tear elicited on dynamic sonography examination
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