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Functional Movement Screen in Elite Boy Basketball Players: A Reliability Study

Farzaneh Saki,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (1-2017)

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Purpose: To investigate the reliability of Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in basketball players. A few studies have compared the reliability of FMS between raters with different experience in athletes. The purpose of this study was to compare the FMS scoring between the beginners and expert raters using video records.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The study subjects comprised 15 elite boy basketball players. The subjects were randomly selected and each of them completed FMS tests. Three examiners (two beginners and one expert) watched the recorded video separately and scored the tests. We used the Kinovea video-analysis software for data analysis. The test-retest reliability was assessed using Intra-Class Correlation Coefficients (ICCs). Also inter-tester reliability of each test was computed using Fleiss’ kappa test.
Results: The mean (SD) total FMS score for rater 1, rater 2, and rater 3 were 14.17(1.26), 14.17(1.94), and 13.67(1.67), respectively. There was no significant difference between examiners with respect to total FMS score (P=0.136). Half of the individual FMS components had perfect agreement, and rest were categorized as moderate to substantial agreement. The high and moderate values of ICC as 0.88~0.99 and 0.71~0.91 were observed for intra-rater and inter-rater reliability, respectively.
Conclusion: The examiners reported FMS total scores similarly. The inter-rater reliability for the test components had strong agreement. This finding suggests that FMS can be used in the evaluation of the abnormal movement patterns of the athletes.

Development of Screening Test Battery for Volleyball Players: A Mixed Method Study

Seyed Majid Tabatabaei, Hassan Daneshmandi, Ali Asghar Norasteh, Hamid Sharif Nia,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (10-2017)

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Purpose: Design and development of functional movement screening in athletes are one of the important measures taken for reducing the injury in professional sports. Today, functional movement screening aimed at identifying athletes susceptible to injury is designed and implemented based on fundamental functional patterns and the performance of that particular sport. Currently, there are no standard protocols for the screening of volleyball-specific performance movements.
Methods: In this study, 20 volleyball high level experts were selected through purposive sampling method. The study data were collected by semi-structured interviews and field notes in 2017. The interview transcripts were encoded using MAXQDA V. 10 software. To extract categories and subjects, the thematic analysis approach was used. The results of interviews were conducted in a questionnaire to determine the validity and reliability was investigated. Face validity, content validity and construct validity (convergent and divergent validity) of the questionnaire was evaluated, too. The reliability was estimated by a test-retest method of 2 weeks interval using the intraclass correlation coefficient.
Results: In first analysis process, initial codes were extracted and then, 38 (out of the 82 existing potential tests) tests were identified. Finally, after proper examining of the validity and reliability of the tests, 12 tests including deep squat, inline lunge, trunk stability push up, rotary stability, shoulder mobility, triple hop for distance, hexagon, lateral lunge, triple jump for distance, sidearm medicine ball throw, closed kinetic chain upper extremity, and squat jump were identified for inclusion in screening test battery.
Conclusion: Based on the results of the interviews, the interviewees’ choices are more based on the similarity of the tests with the movement patterns and performance capabilities in volleyball and considering the anatomical areas prone to injury. More prospective and follow up studies with various volleyball players are needed to show the capability of these tests to predict injuries.

The Relationship Between Dynamic Stability and Functional Movement Screening Test

Mostafa Zarei, Niloufar Rahmani,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (7-2018)

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Purpose: Recently, the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Y Balance Tests are used to assess the key movement patterns, dynamic stability and to identify individuals at high risk of injury. But, there are few studies to assess the relationship between the FMS test and Y Balance Test. This study aimed to assess the relationship between dynamic stability and the FMS test.
Methods: The subjects of this study were 95 students (Mean±SD age=26.7±3.13 y, Mean±SD height=177.4±6.9 cm, Mean±SD weight=72.02±6.91 kg, and Mean±SD BMI=22.93±0.41 kg/m2) from a university complex. All subjects were evaluated prior to the onset of training. Y Balance Test was used to evaluate dynamic stability and FMS test for evaluating the movement patterns of the subjects.
Results: The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the relationship between variables. The results showed a significant association between the FMS score and the aggregate Y score (r=0.205, P=0.04). Also, there was a weak correlation between FMS and normalized posteromedial reach (r=0.27, P=0.04). However, the correlation between FMS and normalized anterior reach and posterolateral reach was not statistically significant (P>0.05).
Conclusion: These findings demonstrate partial correspondence between the two tests. However, the relationship is not strong enough to consider them interchangeable. Thus, dynamic postural control is not a large component of the aggregate FMS score.

Relationships Between Functional Movement Screen and Pain, Dynamic Balance, and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Military Personnel With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Seyyed Mojtaba Soltandoost Nari, Alireza Shamsoddini,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (10-2020)

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Purpose: Functional disability, impaired balance, and trunk muscle endurance are among the major changes in patients with Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain (NCLBP). Investigating the relationship between these factors and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) can facilitate effective pain management and functional problems in these patients. This study aimed to assess the relationships between FMS and pain, dynamic balance, and trunk muscle endurance in military personnel with NCLBP.
Methods: The present study was of a correlational research design. The study subjects were 50 male military personnel with NCLBP (Mean±SD age=33.30±3.94 y, height= 175.32±5.50 cm, & weight=74.05±3.64 kg). FMS was evaluated by FMS tests and pain severity was assessed through Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale; the dynamic balance was evaluated by Y-Balance Test (YBT), and the trunk muscle endurance was measured by the ITO test. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS. Pearson correlation coefficient at a significance level of P<0.05 was used to examine the association between the research variables.
Results: Pain (P=0.04, r=-0.285) was negatively correlated with the FMS. The FMS was positively associated with the dynamic balance (P=0.014, r=0.346) and trunk muscle endurance (P=0.02, r=0.381).
Conclusion: The FMS can be recommended as a functional assessment tools to identify functional deficits in military personnel with NCLBP. The data suggested that the researchers could employ the FMS as a useful tool in designing more effective treatment plans and improving the functional capacity of individuals with CLBP.

Relationship Between Selected Performance Tests and Non-contact Sports Injuries in Male Wushu Players

Abbas Ghafouri, Fariba Mohammadi, Behnaz Ganji,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (10-2020)

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Purpose: Several tests have been proposed as injury predictor inventories in various sports; however, it is important to recognize which test is more appropriate to predict the injuries of a particular sport. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between selected functional tests and lower limb injuries in elite male wushu athletes.
Methods: In total, 40 wushu player were recruited from the national league (Mean±SD age: 25.1±4.9 y, weight: 67.3±7.7 kg, height: 175.3±4.7 cm). Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Tuck jump, single and double leg squats, Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), and Stork balance tests were performed in this research. All of the study variables were measured before the national competition, and after the competition, the rate of the injuries were assessed. The correlation between them was evaluated, subsequently. Descriptive data were used to describe the collected results. Besides, multivariate linear regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between the study variables.
Results: Multivariate linear regression analysis data suggested that LESS, stroke balance test, single-leg squat, and SEBT failed to predict lower extremities injuries; however, Tuck jump, FMS, and double leg squat could predict lower extremities injuries.
Conclusion: Based on the collected results, among the studied tests, trainers and researchers are suggested to employ the Tuck jump, FMS, and double leg squat tests to predict injuries in wushu male players; this test can also be used to prevent injuries in players.

Does the Nine-test Screening Battery Predict Lumbar Hyperlordosis in Adolescent Boys?

Mohammad Shahabi, Hooman Minoonejad, Mohammad Karimizadeh Ardakan,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (1-2021)

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Purpose: Lumbar hyperlordosis is one of the main physical abnormalities that occur in the lumbopelvic region and affect the body movement system in daily life. This condition can also lead to chronic injuries and pain. The present study aimed to investigate the ability of the nine-test screening battery to predict the incidence of lumbar hyperlordosis in adolescent boys.
Methods: This causal study described and analyzed the data with a cross-sectional design. In this regard, 60 adolescents (age range: 13 to 15 years) were selected. After the initial assessments, they were assigned into two groups: the lumbar hyperlordosis group (n=31) and the normal lordosis group (n=29). The angle of lumbar lordosis curvature and functional movements were measured using a flexible ruler and the nine-test screening battery instruction, respectively. The obtained data were analyzed using the logistic regression test at a significance level of 0.05, in SPSS v. 24.
Results: The examination of the coefficients of predictive variables showed that the Wald test is statistically significant for deep squat (P=0.023) and straight leg raise (P=0.033). Also, these variables significantly contribute to the predictability of the model and the likelihood of lumbar hyperlordosis.
Conclusion: Based on the results, the nine-test screening battery can predict the occurrence of lumbar hyperlordosis in adolescent boys through the components of deep squat and straight leg raise.

Investigating the Relationship of Functional Tests With Pain Intensity in Active Women and Men With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Atefeh Jafari Naeimi, Raheleh Ghafari, Mehdi Hoseinzadeh,
Volume 13, Issue 1 (1-2023)

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Purpose: Low back pain is humans’ most common musculoskeletal complication. The prevalence of this disorder is reported at 80% during the lifetime. This study aims to investigate the relationship between functional tests and low back pain in active women and men.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional correlational research. A total of 80 active men and women with non-specific chronic low back pain in the age range of 20 to 35 years were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The level of pain was measured using the visual analogue scale test and after a 10-min warm-up, the performance was measured using the functional movement screen, +9, and Y balance functional tests. We used the SPSS software, version 21 to analyze the data at a significance level of 0.95.
Results: The results of the Spearman correlation coefficient test showed a significantly negative relationship between low back pain and functional tests of functional movement screen and +9 (r=-0.66, P=0.001; r=-0.71, P=0.001, respectively). In addition, a significantly negative correlation was observed between the Y balance test and the amount of low back pain in active women and men (r=0.71, P=0.001).
Conclusion: By increasing the participants’ performance, their low back pain is likely to decrease, and specialists, coaches, and occupational therapists can probably reduce the low back pain in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain by improving motor function.

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