I would consider researching and reading up on the Functional Movement Screening and Movement book by Gray Cook. They've created a standardized movement screening process and patterning procedures that highlight muscle imbalances and asymmetries. They go into great detail on programming progressions that engage the inner-core muscles to safely progress movement patterns to eliminate asymmetries, therefore preventing injury. 

www.functionalmovement.com

http://www.amazon.com/Movement-Functional-Assessment-Corrective-Strategies/dp/1905367333/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351808146&sr=8-2&keywords=movement

What has your experience been with treating Patellarfemoral 

syndrome?   I like to focus on the hip abductors and hip external rotators if weak.  I also look at the feet and step down test.

Don,

Thanks for bringing up this topic. I think it is something that we (fitness/sports med professionals) should always be thinking about and refining. I use a version of the FMS that I've modified based on the things that I liked and didn't from the popular version. I've never personally been to one of the FMS certification courses but rather learned it from those who had along with reading/researching it online. I think that it provides a great system for assessment for many and, at the very least, a good outline for screening athletes. I really appreciate the quantifiable nature of the system as well as the systematic approach to fixing the deficits.

I think that the main problem people have with it is when they try to use it too rigidly and without context. Like no two athletes are exactly the same, no two assessments have to be the same. Many of the athletes I work with play sports with fairly similar demands (biomechanically/energy systems) that place value on a wide spectrum of physical abilities but occasionally there are exceptions. Overhead athletes, swimmers, track & field athletes, strength athletes, equestrians, fencers, etc have much more discreet physical needs and, as such require more/different assessments.

I feel that using the FMS is an excellent choice for most professionals in S&C but should not be applied without careful, well thought out strategies. This basically echoes my feelings on many principles within our field that people would rather have a solid "yes" or "no" stance on. A paradigmatic shift is more in order than a wholly new movement screening program.

My bottom line is:

-First, understand the FMS

-Second, learn how to apply and modify for specific pops

-Third, constantly reelvaluate it to make sure it is fitting your needs

*Caveat - I've not attended any FMS seminars and may not be using it as the inventors intended, but it works for me.

Best Regards,

Jensen

don-

thanks for inviting me to this SIG....i look forward to reading what is on here...even thought i am a S&C coach and not specifically at PT or ATC i feel i can learn from this group

Greetings:

I want to personally thank Terry Grindstaff and David Potach for the inception of this SIG and providing it's leadership.  I would like to see the forum regularly used and visited by the SIGs constituents creating an active community of dedicated colleagues.  Furthermore, our community has a great opportunity to submit content for the Rehab Tips section of the SCJ, and I encourage you to consider doing so:

http://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Pages/informationforauthors.aspx

Updates

176 Members

Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year Award

Nominations Due December 15, 2012

Below you can find a list of the current leadership for the next 3 years, my personal contact information, the mission statement, and intent of the NSCA Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation SIG .      

Chair

Don Reagan, DPT, CSCS

donreagan@gmail.com

Vice Chair

Daniel Preusser, MSEd, ATC, CES

Secretary/Treasurer

Scot Morrison, CSCS, TPI-CGFI

Member At-Large (2)

Jeff Fields, MS, ATC, CSCS

Robert J. Butler, DPT, PhD

The mission of the Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Special Interest Group (SIG) is

to provide a forum to discuss related topics, network with other NSCA members,

and disseminate information within and outside of the NSCA.

The intent of the Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Special Interest Group (SIG) is to

promote this specialty area to NSCA members who are involved in Sports Medicine/

Rehabilitation or individuals interested in related issues. Membership may include,

but not limited to, physical therapists, athletic trainers, students of related fields, and

other health related professionals (e.g., sports trained physicians and chiropractors).

The Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation SIG will serve its members and members of the

NSCA, as well as the public and consumers by working within the mission of the NSCA

to bridge the gap not only between research and practice, but between traditional

rehabilitation concepts and strategies that take advantage of strength and conditioning

principles.

Attached you will find the bylaws of the SIG for your reading pleasure.

I look forward to learning and growing within this community,

Don