THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN TM , Y-BALANCE TEST, AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TESTS IN MALE AND FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

• Published in: International journal of sports physical therapy 2019-12, Vol.14 (6), p.911-919
• Main Authors: Kramer, Taylor A, Sacko, Ryan S, Pfeifer, Craig E, Gatens, Dustin R, Goins, Justin M, Stodden, David F
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2159-2896; 2159-2896
• DOI: 10.26603/ijspt20190911

Poor balance, lack of neuromuscular control, and movement ability are predictors of performance and injury risk in sports and physical activity participation. The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) and lower quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT) have been used by clinicians to evaluate balance, functional symmetry, and static and dynamic movement patterns, yet little information exists regarding the relationship between the FMS™, YBT, and physical performance tests (e.g. vertical jump) within the high school population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the FMS , dynamic balance as measured by the YBT and physical performance tests (standing long jump, vertical jump, Pro Agility Test) in male and female high school athletes. Cohort study. Fifty-six high school athletes (28 females, 28 males; mean age 16.4 ± 0.1) who participated in organized team sports were tested. Participants performed the FMS™, YBT, and three physical performance tests (standing long jump, vertical jump, Pro Agility Test). Females outperformed males on the FMS™ and YBT, while males outperformed females on the performance tests. In both sexes, the composite FMS score was positively correlated with the left and composite YBT scores. Agility was negatively correlated with composite FMS in males (