Functional fitness improvements after a worksite-based yoga initiative

Cowen, Virginia S.

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“…Only 15.6% (n = 10) of the participants were identified to be at risk for injury based on previously published cutoff values. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2012;42 (6) [3][4][5]13,14,16 The FMS was designed to identify functional movement deficits and asymmetries that may be predictive of general musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, with an ultimate goal of being able to modify the identified movement deficits through individualized exercise prescription. 3,4 The FMS consists of 7 fundamental movement component tests (FIGURE 1) that are scored on a scale of 0 to 3, with the sum creating a composite score ranging from 0 to 21 points.…”

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“…Additionally, researchers have found that FMS composite scores increased in football players, 13 firefighters, 6 and service members 8 following corrective exercises that addressed possible impairments associated with altered movement patterns noted on the FMS component tests. In a group of Marines, 80% of those with a score less than or equal to 14 also demonstrated lower fitness scores on a standardized fitness test compared to those who had an FMS composite score greater than 14.…”

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The Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study

Teyhen¹,

Shaffer²,

Lorenson³

et al. 2012

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

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More than 10 000 Americans seek medical treatment for sports, recreational activity, and exercise-related injuries on a daily basis. 20 Researchers have estimated that 50% to 80% of these injuries are overuse in nature and involve the lower extremity. 1,11,25 In the military, physical training and exercise-related injuries account for 30% of hospitalizations and 40% to 60% of all outpatient visits, with 10 to 12 injuries per 100 soldier-months.12 Although the risk of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries is multifactorial, 7,9,10,15,[17][18][19] preliminary evidence suggests that neuromuscular and strength training programs may be beneficial for preventing the occurrence of these conditions. 7,9,10,15,[17][18][19] However, tools that assess movement to help predict those at highest risk for musculoskeletal conditions and injuries have been lacking for both athletic and military populations. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a relatively new tool that attempts to address multiple movement factors, with the goal of predicting general risk of musculoskeletal T T STUDY DESIGN: Reliability study. T T OBJECTIVES:To determine intrarater testretest and interrater reliability of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) among novice raters. T T BACKGROUND:The FMS is used by various examiners to assess movement and predict timeloss injuries in diverse populations (eg, youth to professional athletes, firefighters, military service members) of active participants. Unfortunately, critical analysis of the reliability of the FMS is currently limited to 1 sample of active college-age participants. T T METHODS:Sixty-four active-duty service members (mean  SD age, 25.2  3.8 years; body mass index, 25.1  3.1 kg/m 2 ) without a history of injury were enrolled. Participants completed the 7 component tests of the FMS in a counterbalanced order. Each component test was scored on an ordinal scale (0 to 3 points), resulting in a composite score ranging from 0 to 21 points. Intrarater test-retest reliability was assessed between baseline scores and those obtained with repeated testing performed 48 to 72 hours later. Interrater reliability was based on the assessment from 2 raters, selected from a pool of 8 novice raters, who assessed the same movements on day 2 simultaneously. Descriptive statistics, weighted kappa (κ w ), and percent agreement were calculated on component scores. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), standard error of the measurement, minimal detectable change (MDC 95 ), and associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated on composite scores. T T RESULTS:The average  SD score on the FMS was 15.7  0.2 points, with 15.6% (n = 10) of the participants scoring less than or equal to 14 points, the recommended cutoff for predicting time-loss injuries. The intrarater test-retest and interrater reliability of the FMS composite score resulted in an ICC 3,1 of 0.76 (95% CI: 0.63, 0.85) and an ICC 2,1 of 0.74 (95% CI: 0.60, 0.83), respectively. The standard error of the measurement of the composite test was...

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The Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study

Teyhen¹,

Shaffer²,

Lorenson³

et al. 2012

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

251

186

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“…It should be noted that the lack of a control group made it difficult to determine the effectiveness of the program. Cowen et al (2010) considered firefighter FMS scores after implementing an intervention program and reported that individual scores increased significantly (13). Nonetheless, there was also no control group in this study and the participants performed extra-program physical activity, which might have affected the results.…”

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“…In Kiesel (2011) and Cowen (2010), the lack of a control group made it difficult to interpret the results. A study on martial artists by Bodden et al (2015) showed significant improvement in FMS scores after four weeks, but no significant change after eight weeks (28).…”

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The Effect of FIFA +11 Program on Functional Movement Screen Scores of Junior Soccer Players

Nemati

Norasteh

Alizadeh

2017

Ann. Appl. Sport Sci

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Background. Insufficient movement patterns may expose athletes to injury, so it is vital to recognize and rectify these movement patterns. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the fundamental movement patterns and determine the effect of a four-week FIFA+11 program on functional movement screen (FMS) scores of junior soccer players. Methods. A pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design with an intervention and control group was chosen for the present study. The sample consisted of 28 players at the Rasht education system soccer academy. The players first completed the FMS tasks and then were randomly divided into intervention (n=14) and control (n=14) groups. The intervention group then participated in FIFA+11 for four weeks (three times a week) while control group followed their ordinary warm-up program during this period. After four weeks, both groups completed the FMS tasks and the pre-test and post-test results were compared. Results. The results indicated a significant difference in FMS scores in the intervention group between baseline and post-intervention scores (p = 0.001). No significant difference was found in these scores for the control group (p = 0.082). It is showed a significant difference in FMS scores between the intervention and control groups after intervention (p = 0.001). A 57% increase was observed in the number of intervention group players who achieved a score above the injury threshold (14) after four weeks of intervention. A 36% decrease in asymmetry was also observed in the intervention group. Conclusion. It appears that the FIFA+11 program improved the fundamental movement patterns of the junior soccer players. It is suggested that coaches use FIFA+11 to improve the quality of movement of players and encourage them to exercise using correct movement patterns to avert injury.

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“…Studies have shown that while breathing through right nostril facilitates increase in basal metabolic rate and reduces obesity [21], left nostril breathing has anxiolytic effects [22] Pranayama also influences tidal volume [23]. Similarly as an as are known to improve strength, flexibility [24], and heart rate variability [25] that enhances cardio protective effects [25], performance, endurance and stamina in children [26]. Yoga has also been shown to improve self esteem and promote mental health in adolescents [27].…”

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IJCAM

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Background: Learning difficulties, Stress and behavioural problems are widely prevalent in high school children that contribute to dropouts and poor performance. Yoga as a mind body intervention has been shown to improve performance in pilot studies. In this large observational study we assess the impact of yoga intervention on learning, cognitive abilities, behaviour and health in high school children.Methods: Seven hundred and sixty eight schools across fifty talukas in Karnataka with around seven thousand six hundred and one children were assessed on improvements in learning, cognition, behaviour and health following two months of yoga intervention. Physical education teachers from these schools were trained to impart yoga intervention over two months to students of both higher primary and high school. Assessments were done by class teachers and parents of students who were not involved in imparting intervention. Results:There was a significant improvement in health, learning ability, cognitive ability, behaviour, and positive emotions and decrease in negative emotions (all p's<0.001). The effect size of change was modest for emotions, behaviour and cognitive ability and large for learning ability and health. Conclusion:The results suggest beneficial effects of yoga intervention in higher primary and high school children. Keywords: Effects of a Yoga Program on Health, Behaviour and Learning Ability in School Children: A Single Arm Observational Study 2/7Copyright: ©2017 Vhavle et al.It has been reported that student fatigue also markedly increases from elementary school to junior high school [15]. Identifying fatigue-related factors is thus important for preventing increased levels of fatigue during this transition period.Exercises and play have helped students learn ways to cope with emotional, social and mental stressors they endure as teenagers [16]. Exercise, group activities and play have been known to improve self-esteem that's needed to overcome the emotional upheavals during the adolescence age [17]. Regular physical activity and exercise is known to produce strong healthy bones and muscles, reduce risk of obesity and chronic diseases, reduce feelings of anxiety and promote psychologic wellbeing [18]. Moreover, obesity is a growing problem in teens and participation in physical activity decreases as age or grade in school increases further contributing to this problem [17]. Physical activity can improve self-image, self-confidence, mood, relieve stress tension and premenstrual tension, increased alertness, increased energy and increased ability to cope with stress [19]. Yoga is one such mind body intervention that uses postures or asanas, breathing exercises and pranayama (regulated nostril breathing) that has similar metabolic effects as an exercise [20]. Studies have shown that while breathing through right nostril facilitates increase in basal metabolic rate and reduces obesity [21], left nostril breathing has anxiolytic effects [22] Pranayama also influences tidal volume [23]. Similarly a...

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Functional fitness improvements after a worksite-based yoga initiative

Cited by 91 publications

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The Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study

The Functional Movement Screen: A Reliability Study

The Effect of FIFA +11 Program on Functional Movement Screen Scores of Junior Soccer Players

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