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Citation |
Zalai D, Panics G, Bobak P, Csáki I, Hamar P. Acta Physiol. Hung. 2014; 102(1): 34-42. |
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Affiliation |
Semmelweis University Department of Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dance and Aerobics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science Budapest Hungary. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2014, Akadémiai Kiadó) |
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25481368 |
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Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to examine the quality of functional movement patterns among one of Hungary's first league soccer clubs, where the elite male football players (N = 20) utilize the well-established Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS) system; a comprehensive functional program designed to determine and identify the quality of movement and the greatest risk factors for non-contact injuries. Furthermore, an additional purpose of this program is to examine injuries over the course of 6 competitive months. Focusing on the mechanisms of injuries and their causes in the lower extremities during this period is one of the key objectives. Over the course of 6 months we found significant differences between ankle injuries and the FMS Hurdle Step exercise (p < 0.05), and the FMS Deep Squat exercise and knee and hip injuries (p < 0.05). The FMS pre-screening system found lower limb asymmetry present in 40% of the participants. The authors believe that the importance of preventative measures and structural sport specific pre-screening cannot be overemphasized, and that there is a growing need for further transparent research in this field in order to be more effective with regard to programs dedicated to injury prevention and the enhancement players' physical performance. Language: en |