I get asked this question a lot, both in the office and with the wrestling team that I coach. The question is usually brought on by a concerned parent who is looking for answers because their adolescent athlete is looking to begin training, or often times the parent asking the question is hoping to start prepping their 7 year old superstar for the NFL combine. Either way, I will address my (humble) views and opinions on the issue. First, YES it is safe (if done right). The

Are you an active individual? Are you a serious athlete or even a recreational weekend warrior? Does your occupation require you to perform strenuous and often times repetitive tasks (occupational athlete)? Are you a parent of a youth or high school level athlete? If you answered yes to any of those questions, the next question is; have you ever had a functional movement screening performed? What Is a Functional Movement Screening? The functional movement screening is pre-