Sex-related Differences in Functional Movement Screen Scores Among Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets

ABSTRACT Introduction The primary aim of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs is to prepare cadets for future military service. To successfully complete one of these programs and perform active duty responsibilities, cadets must be able to complete a variety of physical tasks. Therefore,...

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Published in:Military medicine 2023-01, Vol.188 (1-2), p.e152-e157
Main Authors: Johnson, Quincy R, Scraper, Jacob, Lockie, Robert, Orr, Robin M, Dawes, J Jay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exercise
Exercise Test
Female
Females
Gender differences
Humans
Male
Males
Movement - physiology
Physical Examination
Sex Characteristics
Sexes
Shoulder
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Summary:ABSTRACT Introduction The primary aim of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs is to prepare cadets for future military service. To successfully complete one of these programs and perform active duty responsibilities, cadets must be able to complete a variety of physical tasks. Therefore, performing movement screening may be useful for identifying potential movement disparities that could lead to injury. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether sex-related differences in movement patterns exist on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). The FMS is a tool that uses seven functional movements to assess movement pattern deficits and asymmetries; deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge (ILL), shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise (ASLR), trunk stability pushup (TSPU), and rotary stability. Materials and Methods Archived data for 93 (male, n = 69; female n = 24) ROTC cadets were provided to the primary investigators for analysis. Independent t-tests (P 
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.1093/milmed/usaa417