The Effects of Corrective Exercises on Functional Movement Screen Tests of Elite Female Volleyball Players

Abstract

Objective: 12 weeks of corrective exercises may improve functional movement screen (FMS TM) test scores of elite female volleyball players. Materials and Methods: Thirteen elite female volleyball players voluntarily participated in the study. The functional movement patterns of the volleyball players were determined through the FMS TM test kit. Corrective exercise protocol was applied for 3 times a week during 12 weeks. FMS TM tests, FMS TM total scores and the differences between the pre-test and post-exercise tests were determined by means of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Results: It was determined that total FMS TM scores (19.6%) and shoulder mobility (87%) test scores significantly increased following the corrective exercise program. Although an increase in deep squat (8.3%), hurdle step (4.1%), in line lunge (18.1%), push-up (42.4 %), rotator stability balance (18.3%) tests were determined, they were statiscally insignificant. Conclusion: FMS TM total scores which are considered to be an indicator of sports injuries were improved with corrective exercises. Inclusion of corrective exercises in the training schedules may decrease the injury risks.

The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Highlights on Recent Papers in Corrective Exercise

“…There was a high prevalence of asymmetric movements during FMS testing, but movement patterns improved during the competitive season following a specific corrective exercise program. In elite female volleyball players, a 12-week intervention of corrective exercises improved total FMS, shoulder mobility, deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, push up and rotator stability balance scores [ 34 ]. Therefore, including corrective exercises in training schedules could reduce injury and enhance performance.…”