Key result
Physical intervention programs improve total Functional Movement Screen scores by ~3.3 points in high-risk athletes.
Why the study?
There are discrepancies regarding the efficacy of physical intervention programs in improving Functional Movement Screen scores among high-risk athletes.
Do physical intervention programs improve Functional Movement Screen scores in high-risk athletes?
Systematic Review (n=256)
Do physical intervention programs improve Functional Movement Screen scores in high-risk athletes?
Mean Difference: 3.28
p-value: p=0.001 - 0.017
Various physical intervention programs significantly improve Functional Movement Screen scores in athletes considered at high risk for injury.
Supports physical interventions to improve FMS scores in high-risk athletes; confirms benefits across reviewed programs.
Background The Functional Movement ScreenTM (FMSTM) is a tool designed to screen a series of movements that aids in the identification of compensatory fundamental movement patterns, functional limitations, and asymmetrical movement patterns. A previous systematic review and meta-analysis has shown that athletes with an FMSTM score <13-14 are considered “high-risk” and are more likely to be injured. There are discrepancies regarding the efficacy of physical intervention programs in improving FMSTM scores. Purpose The aim of this systematic review was to assess the role of physical intervention programs in increasing functional movement in “high-risk” athletes as measured by the FMSTM. Study Design Systematic Review Methods A computerized search was performed in 2019 according to PRISMA guidelines searching Embase, Science Direct, Ovid, and PubMed. The studies were assessed for quality and risk of bias using the Modified Downs and Black checklist. Participant demographics, intervention routines, and FMSTM scores were extracted from the included studies. Results Six studies met the inclusion criteria and demonstrated a fair methodological quality. Comparisons across all studies revealed significant improvement in FMSTM scores following implementation of a variety of physical intervention programs. These programs included those that utilized functional training, foot muscle strengthening, Pilates, core stability training, and resistance movements. Despite variations in the corrective exercises performed, the number of training sessions, and the length of the intervention program, all studies demonstrated an increase in the total FMSTM score following program implementation. Conclusion The included intervention programs significantly improved total FMSTM scores in “high-risk” athletes. Despite variations in the corrective exercises (interventions) performed, the number of training sessions, and the length of the program, all studies demonstrated a significant increase in the total FMSTM score following program implementation.
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Clark et al. (2022) conducted a systematic review in High-risk athletes (FMS score ≤14) (n=256). Physical intervention programs vs. Baseline (pre-intervention) was evaluated on Total Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score (MD 3.28, p=0.001 - 0.017). Physical intervention programs significantly improved total Functional Movement Screen scores by an average of 3.28 points among high-risk athletes.
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