Functional Movement Screen Detected Asymmetry & Normative Values Among College-Aged Students

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a screening instrument developed to identify basic movement dysfunctions that may increase musculoskeletal injury risk potential. To date there are no published normative values for the FMS in dancers; consequently, this study sought to establish those values in addition to identifying the prevalence and nature of movement dysfunction in collegiate dancers. The functional movement proficiency of 111 collegiate dancers was determined using the FMS, which provides three variables of interest: 1. FMS total score, 2. number of asymmetries (unequal performance of right and left sides), and 3. number of movement pattern dysfunctions. Total FMS scores ranged from 11 to 20 out of 21 possible points, with a mean of 16.42 (SD = 1.72). Forty-four percent of dancers presented with one or more asymmetries and 43% demonstrated one or more dysfunctional movement patterns. The active straight-leg raise was the most proficiently performed movement pattern, while the deep squat, hurdle step, and rotary stability were the least proficient. Functional Movement Screen outcome scores indicated that dysfunctional movement patterns and asymmetries exist in collegiate dancers. Additional research is needed to establish normative FMS scores for the different genres and levels of dance and establish the relationship between FMS scores and injury risk potential, and if that relationship is established, determine the efficacy of the FMS to develop intervention programs for injury prevention.

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An investigation into the use of the Functional Movement Screen as a predictor of injury in CrossFit athletes in the eThekwini municipality

10.51415/10321/3159 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

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Michelle Richardson

Keyword(s):

Training Programme ◽

Mean Value ◽

Normative Values ◽

Functional Movement Screen ◽

Functional Movement ◽

Trunk Stability ◽

Mobility Test ◽

The Mean ◽

Fundamental Movement Patterns ◽

Push Up

Background: CrossFit is a popular and unique exercise training programme and competition. Despite the popularity of this training programme there is a high incidence of injury amongst the athletes. The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) is a pre-participation assessment which grades seven tests which screen fundamental movement patterns of athletes to possibly predict future injury. No studies have successfully looked at the use of the FMS™ to predict injury in CrossFit athletes. Aims: The aim of this study is to establish the normative values of the FMS™, which have yet to be determined for CrossFit athletes, and to determine the use of these values as a predictor for future injury. Methods: The methodology included scoring 61 CrossFit athletes using the FMS™ one month prior the “United We Stand (UWS) Games 2017”. Additionally, the athletes were required to fill out a questionnaire which was used to assess for additional risk factors for injury. The athletes were thereafter tracked documenting CrossFit specific injury over the course of the one month training period that lead up to and included participation in the “UWS Games 2017” in order to compile a injury profile. The mean FMS™ was then compared to the injuries sustained. Results: The research sample revealed that the mean FMS™ score for CrossFit athletes was 17.73 out of 21. There was no significant link between the mean value when compared to the injury rates and this was therefore not a predictor of injury. There were significant findings that showed that using components of the FMS™ as a method of injury prediction in CrossFit athletes was possible; specifically, a low trunk stability push-up test score increased the likelihood of sustaining injury and previous injury negatively impacted the shoulder mobility test. Further findings suggested that Body Mass Index (BMI) negatively impacted the performance of the FMS™, and the boxes with which the athletes were affiliated, influenced the total FMS™ scores. The most common types of injuries recorded were joint dysfunction and muscle strain and the most common locations of injury were the shoulder, knee and lower back. Conclusions: Aspects of the FMS™ were a statistically significant predictor of injury in CrossFit athletes, specifically that of the shoulder mobility test and the trunk stability push-up test. Other findings concluded that factors such as the BMI and the box that athletes trained under influenced the FMS™ outcome. The normative value of 17.73 out of 21 for the FMS™ was provided as reference values for CrossFit athletes in order to assist with the interpretation of future scores when screening athletes.

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The effects of core exercises on the Balance abilities and FMS(Functional Movement Screen) of Female College Jumping Players in Athletics

Korean Journal of Sports Science ◽

10.35159/kjss.2017.02.26.1.1087 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 1087-1097

Author(s):

Jeong-Min Park ◽

Jung-Heun Lee

Keyword(s):

Functional Movement Screen ◽

Functional Movement ◽

Female College

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Effect of Active Corrective Exercise on Spine Deformation and Functional Movement Screen in Elementary School Student

Korean Journal of Sports Science ◽

10.35159/kjss.2017.10.26.5.1367 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 1367-1376

Author(s):

Da-Jeong Seok ◽

Pil-Ha Hwang ◽

Gi-Duck Park ◽

Dong-Hun Seong ◽

Seong-Deok Yoon

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Functional Movement Screen ◽

Elementary School Student ◽

Functional Movement

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Effect of the Calcaneal Stance Position Angle Asymmetry between Right and Left on Posture Stability and Functional Movement Screen(FMS) in University Soccer Players

Korean Journal of Sports Science ◽

10.35159/kjss.2018.10.27.5.1325 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 1325-1334

Author(s):

Sung-Yung Chun

Keyword(s):

Position Angle ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Functional Movement Screen ◽

Functional Movement ◽

Posture Stability

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Utilisation du Functional Movement Screen dans la prévention des blessures chez les golfeurs est-elle pertinente ?

Kinésithérapie la Revue ◽

10.1016/j.kine.2021.01.034 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (232) ◽

pp. 15-16

Keyword(s):

Functional Movement Screen ◽

Functional Movement

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HURDLE STEP COMPONENT SCORE FROM THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN IS ASSOCIATED WITH STRENGTH, SPEED, AND JUMP PERFORMANCE

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967121s00176 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7_suppl3) ◽

pp. 2325967121S0017

Author(s):

Sophia M. Ulman ◽

Laura Saleem ◽

Kirsten Tulchin-Francis

Keyword(s):

Athletic Performance ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Functional Movement Screen ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Functional Movement ◽

Youth Athletes ◽

Component Score ◽

Highly Active ◽

Knee Strength ◽

Component Scores

Background: The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool designed to establish a baseline for fundamental movement capacity, highlight limitations and limb asymmetries, and identify potential injury risk. Previous research has shown that individual components of the screen are also indicative of injury risk, as well as potential predictors of athletic performance unlike the FMS composite scores. However, this literature is limited and lacks statistical power. Identifying which component scores are predictive of injury risk and athletic performance would provide a quick, powerful tool for coaches and trainers to evaluate athletes. Purpose: To determine if individual component scores of the FMS are associated with athletic performance in highly-active youth athletes. Methods: Youth athletes participated in the Specialized Athlete Functional Evaluation (SAFE) Program. Data collection was extensive, however, for the purpose of this abstract, only a selection of data was analyzed – age, BMI, years played, total number of past injuries, isokinetic knee strength, 10- and 20-meter sprint, single-leg hop (SLH) distance, and FMS scores. Seated knee flexion/extension strength was collected at 120°/second using a Biodex System 4, and peak torque was normalized by body weight. The maximum distance of three SLHs was recorded for each leg and normalized to leg length. FMS scores used for analysis included the total composite and component scores, including the deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Tests were used to determine side-to-side differences, and Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed to determine differences in athletic performance based on FMS scores ( α<0.05). Results: A total of 38 highly-active, youth athletes (26F; 15.4±2.6 years; BMI 21.0±5.3) were tested. Participants reported playing organized sports for 8.7±3.4 years, having 2.0±1.2 past sports-related injuries, and 74% reported specializing in a single sport. No side-to-side differences were found. While the composite FMS score significantly differed by number of past injuries ( p=0.036), it was not associated with athletic performance. Alternatively, left knee strength, sprint speeds, and right hop distance significantly differed by the hurdle step component score (Table 1). Conclusion: While the composite FMS score was not an indicator of athletic performance, the hurdle step component score was associated with strength, speed, and jump performance. This individual task could be a beneficial tool for coaches and trainers when evaluating athletic ability and injury risk of athletes. Tables/Figures: [Table: see text]

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