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The 9+ screening test score does not predict injuries in elite floorball players
Taru Tervo1,2, Jenny Ermling3, Anna Nordström2,3,4
1Floorball Research and Development Center, Umeå, Sweden.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
|April 6, 2020
Summary
The 9+ screening test cannot predict overall injury risk in elite floorball players. This functional movement screen may not be suitable for identifying athletes prone to general injuries.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Elite floorball players face a significant risk of injuries during competition.
- Predictive screening tests are crucial for identifying athletes at higher risk.
- The 9+ screening test assesses strength, stability, mobility, and functional movement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the predictive validity of the 9+ screening test for overall injury risk in elite floorball.
- To determine if baseline 9+ screening test scores correlate with subsequent injury incidence.
Main Methods:
- Eighty-four elite floorball players underwent the 9+ screening test at baseline.
- Injury data were prospectively collected throughout the following season (2013/2014).
- Statistical analysis examined the relationship between test scores and injury risk.
Main Results:
- No significant association was found between 9+ screening test scores and overall injury risk (OR = 0.96 per SD lower score, P = 0.84).
- The screening test did not effectively predict the likelihood of sustaining an injury in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- The 9+ screening test is not recommended for predicting general injury risk in elite floorball players.
- Further research is needed to explore its potential for predicting specific injury types (e.g., muscle strains).
