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Introduction
Movement assessment is the practice of analysing movement performance during functional tasks to determine the kinematics of individual joints and their effect on the kinetic chain. Three-dimensional or two-dimensional analysis of the biomechanics involved in sporting tasks can assist in prevention of injury and enhancing athletic performance. Identification of abnormal movement mechanics provides physical therapists and Athletic trainers the ability to prescribe more accurate corrective exercise programs to prevent injury and improve exercise rehabilitation and progression following injury and assist in determining readiness to return to sport. (copied from Movement assessment article).

'''Movement has to be differentiated from the concept of motion. Movement assessment means to estimate inability, means to examine something based on different factors.'''

'''A good examination of joint movement, in addition to helping the physical therapist diagnose the patient's functional loss, can provide an objective criteria to determine the effectiveness of a treatment program. The complete or partial movement of an articulation is called range of movement. The range of movement differs from one joint to another. The maximum limit of a joint movement can be reached in two ways: actively or passively.'''

Article Body
-Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)

-Unsupported single leg squat

-Single Leg Hop for Distance

-Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

The FMS test was designed by Gray Cook, Lee Bourton, and Barbara Hoogenboom in 2006.

'''The primary purpose of this test is to early detect possible pathologies or dysfunctions in a specific group or individual. It is used to identify certain anomalies in the movement system. It is important to emphasize that the creators consider it primarily as an evaluation of the subject´s functional status, rather than simply an exploratory examination of functional movement. The FMS is a practical tool that allows the professional to evaluate the fundamental basic movement patterns.'''

'''It is composed by 7 different tests evaluated from 0 to 3 points. 0 means the patient has some pain realizing the movement and 3 means the patient feel perfect doing the movement.'''

The FMS tests can be a very useful tool to explore functional asymmetries of the musculoskeletal system and postural stability deficits.

-Romberg Test

This test evaluates static balance and it consists of maintaining a standing position with your feet together, arms at your sides and eyes closed. '''During this test, the ability to maintain the posture without losing balance is evaluated. This test is very helpful with elderly population or people recovering from any type of injuries.'''

-Adams test.

'''It consists of observing a person's spine from different angles to detect possible deviations or misalignments. This test is especially useful in detecting scoliosis and other spinal disorders. '''

'''It consists of doing a forward flexion of the trunk with the feet hip-width apart, the knees extended and the hands straight, trying to touch the tips of the feet. When bending down, and if you look at the patient from the front, you can see if there is a considerable elevation on one side of the trunk (presence of a hump on the ribs) . If this occurs, it is appropriate to consult a physiotherapist or specialist for possible additional evaluations.'''