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Can the Functional Movement Screen Method Identify Previously Injured Wushu Athletes?
Di Wang1, Xiao-Mei Lin2, Juha-Pekka Kulmala3
1Department of Public Physical and Art Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 20, 2021
Summary
A functional movement screen (FMS) score below 16 may indicate a higher risk of injury in Wushu athletes. This study identified optimal FMS cut-off points for this population.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is widely used for sports injury risk assessment.
- No prior studies have established FMS benchmarks for Wushu athletes.
- Understanding FMS performance in Wushu is crucial for injury prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine optimal FMS cut-off points for previously injured Wushu athletes.
- To investigate the relationship between FMS scores and injury occurrence in Wushu athletes.
- To explore associations between FMS performance and training factors.
Main Methods:
- 84 Wushu athletes (Taiji, Changquan, Nanquan) with professional training were assessed using the FMS.
- Video analysis confirmed FMS scoring, and face-to-face interviews assessed previous injuries.
- Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were employed to identify optimal FMS cut-off points.
Main Results:
- An FMS score below 16 demonstrated 80% sensitivity and 56% specificity for increased injury risk (OR = 5.096).
- Training type and level were significantly associated with FMS scores.
- Over half of athletes (58%) exhibited FMS asymmetry, and 21% reported pain during the screen.
Conclusions:
- An FMS cut-off score of 16 is recommended for identifying injury risk in Wushu athletes.
- FMS asymmetry and pain during screening are prevalent in this population.
- Prospective studies should utilize this FMS threshold for Wushu athlete injury risk assessment.
