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Fraser T Perry¹, Michael S Koehle

¹Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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This study provides normative reference values for the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in middle-aged adults. Higher exercise participation correlated with better FMS scores, while increased BMI and age were linked to lower scores.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Kinesiology
Physical Therapy

Background:

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a valuable tool for assessing movement quality and identifying asymmetries.
Clinical application of the FMS is hindered by a lack of established normative data for diverse populations.
Middle-aged adults represent a key demographic for whom FMS data is currently limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish normative reference values for the 7-Point Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in a healthy, middle-aged adult population.
To investigate the influence of age, body mass index (BMI), exercise participation, and Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) scores on FMS performance.
To provide a benchmark for clinical interpretation of FMS results in this demographic.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 622 healthy middle-aged adults.
Assessment of participants using the 7-Point Functional Movement Screen (FMS).
Collection of data on age, body mass index (BMI), exercise participation levels, and Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) scores.

Main Results:

Normative reference values for the FMS were established for healthy, middle-aged adults.
Higher levels of exercise participation were significantly associated with higher FMS scores.
Increased age and higher BMI were significantly associated with lower FMS scores.
A significant difference in FMS scores was observed between individuals with high (>30) and moderate BMIs (F[621] = 33.98, p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

The established normative reference values enhance the clinical utility of the FMS for middle-aged adults.
Factors such as exercise habits, BMI, and age significantly impact FMS performance.
These findings support the use of the FMS in clinical settings to identify functional limitations and guide interventions across a wide age range.