Prediction of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes Using Individual and Composite Scores on Functional Movement Screening Test

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Biomechanic and Sport Injury, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

2 Master in Corrective Exercises, Department of Biomechanics and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science. University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Scores above 14 in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test are nowdays used to predict injury in the athletic population. According to title proposed, asymmetry or movement pattern limitation in functional movement screen test might predict musculoskeletal injuries. The objective of the present study was predicting musculoskeletal injuries in athletes using individual and composite scores on functional movement screening test.
Materials and Methods: In the current study, participants included a total of 50 athletes (25 males and 25 females) with a mean age of 19±2.25. FMS tests were used to assess participants' performance. Occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries was diagnosed by an official physician of athletic teams in 2015-2016. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS running x2 statistical test and ROC curve with p. value set at 0.05.
Results: The results showed that the average composite score of FMS in injured group was lower than that of healthy group. Also, athletes who had a minimum of one asymmetry or limitation on the movement pattern in individual tests versus those without asymmetry or movement pattern limitation were more susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries.
Conclusion: According to the results, athletes with scores lower than or equal to 14 experience more   musculoskeletal injuries than those with scores more than 14. Thus, asymmetry or score one in functional movement screen individual tests along with composite score can be used for predicting occurrence of injury in athletes.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 4
January and February 2019
Pages 51-64

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  • Receive Date: 22 November 2017
  • Revise Date: 15 April 2018
  • Accept Date: 25 April 2018
  • First Publish Date: 22 December 2018

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