ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2017
THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN (FMS™) IN ELITE YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS BETWEEN 14 AND 20 YEARS: COMPOSITE SCORE, INDIVIDUAL-TEST SCORES AND ASYMMETRIES.
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- The relationship between the Functional Movement Screen and the Y Balance Test in youth footballers.PeerJ · 2022Article
- Assessment of Dysfunctional Movements and Asymmetries in Children and Adolescents Using the Functional Movement Screen-A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- The Impact of Physical Performance on Functional Movement Screen Scores and Asymmetries in Female University Physical Education Students.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Functional Movement Screen Detected Asymmetry & Normative Values Among College-Aged Students.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2021Article
- The effect of bio-banding on the anthropometric, physical fitness and functional movement characteristics of academy soccer players.PloS one · 2021Article
- Effect of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Injury Prevention and Sports Performance of Female Badminton Players.BioMed research international · 2021Article
- Is Adiposity Associated with the Quality of Movement Patterns in the Mid-Adolescent Period?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Multiple athletic performances, maturation, and Functional Movement Screen total and individual scores across different age categories in young soccer players.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) is a widely used seven-test battery used by practitioners working in sport medicine. The FMS™ composite score (sum of seven tests) in soccer athletes from different competitive levels has been well explored in literature, but the specific movement deficits presented by young high competitive level players remains unclear. PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to provide a detailed description of the performance of elite young soccer players (age 14-20 years) on the FMS™ testing battery. STUDY
designCross-sectional observational study.
methodsOne-hundred and three young soccer players (14-20 years) from a premier league club were assessed by two experienced raters using the FMS™ testing battery. FMS™ composite score, individual-test scores and asymmetries were considered for analysis, and comparisons between age categories were performed.
resultsFMS™ composite scores ranged from 9 to 16 points (median=13 points). 82% of the athletes had a composite score ≤14 points, and 91% were classified into the "Fail" group (score 0 or 1 in at least one test). Almost half of athletes (48%) had poor performance (i.e., individual score < 2) in "deep squat" test. Most of athletes in the younger categories (under-15 and under-16) had poor performance in the "trunk stability push-up" test (70%) and in the "rotary stability" test (74%). Asymmetry in at least one of five unilateral FMS™ tests was found in 65% of athletes.
conclusionHigh-performance young soccer players have important functional deficits, especially in tasks involving deep squat and trunk stability, as well as high prevalence of asymmetry between right and left body side. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3a.
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