Key result
Although a low Functional Movement Screen score (≤14/21) showed an association with subsequent injuries (OR 1.86; 95% CI 1.32 to 2.61), substantial heterogeneity makes the overall risk unclear.
Why the study?
To assess whether Functional Movement Screen score is associated with subsequent injuries in healthy sportspeople.
Is a low Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score (≤14/21) associated with subsequent injuries in healthy sportspeople?
Meta-Analysis
Is a low Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score (≤14/21) associated with subsequent injuries in healthy sportspeople?
Effect estimate: OR 1.86 (95% CI 1.32 to 2.61)
A low FMS score (≤14/21) may be associated with an increased risk of injury in sportspeople, but substantial heterogeneity precludes definitive conclusions.
Low FMS scores warrant cautious interpretation in injury screening; leaves open standardized prospective validation.
Objective To assess whether Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score is associated with subsequent injuries in healthy sportspeople. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources The following electronic databases were searched to December 2017: Medline, PubMed, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, Embase, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Eligibility criteria included (1) prospective cohort studies that examined the association between FMS score (≤14/21) and subsequent injuries, (2) a sample of healthy and active participants without restrictions in gender or age, and (3) the OR was the effect size and the main outcome. Results Thirteen studies met the criteria for the systematic review and 12 were included in the meta-analysis. In 5 of the 12 studies, and among female athletes in 1 study, FMS score ≤14 out of 21 points was associated with subsequent injuries. The overall OR of the selected studies in the meta-analysis was 1.86 (95% CI 1.32 to 2.61) and showed substantial heterogeneity (I 2 =70%). Summary/Conclusion Whether or not a low FMS score ≤14 out of 21 points is associated with increased risk of injury is unclear. The heterogeneity of the study populations (type of athletes, age and sport exposure) and the definition of injury used in the studies make it difficult to synthesise the evidence and draw definitive conclusions. Trial registration number CRD42015015579.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Trinidad‐Fernández et al. (2019) conducted a meta-analysis in healthy sportspeople. Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score ≤14/21 was evaluated on subsequent injuries (OR 1.86, 95% CI 1.32 to 2.61). Although a low Functional Movement Screen score (≤14/21) showed an association with subsequent injuries (OR 1.86; 95% CI 1.32 to 2.61), substantial heterogeneity makes the overall risk unclear.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: