FMS Level 2 case studies
FMS Level 2 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The FMS Level 2 credential is the advanced tier of the Functional Movement Screen certification pathway. It is designed for fitness professionals, strength coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and movement specialists who already screen clients with the seven fundamental movement patterns and want to deepen their ability to interpret scores, identify underlying dysfunctions, and design targeted corrective strategies. The FMS Level 2 case studies are 5 cases and about 5,796 words.
1Heels Lifting in the Deep Squat: 1 or 2?
A 34-year-old recreational triathlete training 12–15 hours a week, with no current pain, is screened at the start of a build block toward an Olympic-distance race. She wears neutral trainers, uses no orthoses, and warms up for five minutes on a stationary bike before the screen.
1,175 words, about 6 min2A One-Sided Inline Lunge in a Masters Footballer
A 41-year-old masters football player trains Tuesday and Thursday evenings and plays a 90-minute match every Sunday. He has no current pain but rolled his right ankle badly two years ago; it was braced for a week and never rehabilitated.
1,170 words, about 6 min3Prioritising Corrective Work for a Stiff Desk-Working Golfer
A 52-year-old recreational golfer and long-time desk worker comes in three mornings a week to "get stronger and stop feeling stiff". He has no pain, no injuries, and no surgery.
1,176 words, about 6 min4The Hypermobile Client Who Can Do Everything
A 29-year-old yoga teacher and former dancer has generalised joint hypermobility and teaches around ten classes a week. She has no pain and no injuries, but says she has "never felt strong" despite being able to do anything asked of her.
1,146 words, about 6 min5A Painful Shoulder Finding Six Weeks Before a Fitness Test
A 45-year-old career firefighter and paramedic with 18 years on the job works 24-hour shifts and must pass an annual physical ability test in six weeks: hose carry, ladder raise, and a stair climb with a high-rise pack. He booked a "movement check" because his left shoulder "catches" when he reaches overhead.
1,129 words, about 6 min