Can the FMS accurately predict non-contact injury in soccer players?

One of the most frustrating things an athlete can experience is injury. Not being able to train or compete with their teammates can be devastating The physical and psychological impact hurts both the injured athlete and the team. There’s also strong evidence to show that teams are less successful when they experience more injuries. Therefore, …

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Do movement screens really capture dysfunction?

The Functional Movement Screen has grown in popularity as a means of screening athletes for asymmetries, dysfunction and ultimately risk of injury. The movement screen involves a series of seven movements that an athlete is to perform with minimal instruction or feedback from the coach. A scoring system is used to grade the athlete’s overall …

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