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A movement screen isn’t just about flexibility/range of motion. Yes, it tells us about that, but it gives us far more information if we know what to look for and ask. Excellent flexibility doesn’t equal excellent function. And exceptional range of motion doesn’t equal pain free. This is where the pros separate themselves from the hobbyists. Pros dig deeper and understand the implications of the undercurrents for their clients. A movement screen is a tool, but that tool isn’t of equal value in al