Analysis of Preferred Footwear on Weight Bearing Scores Using the Functional Movement Screen®

Department

Athletic Training

Document Type

Article

Publication Source

International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training

Publication Date

2018-1

Volume

23

Issue

3

First Page

101

Last Page

107

Abstract

Functional screening tools are popular to help determine deficiencies in mobility or stability. The Functional Movement Screen® (FMS) is commonly used, however, the instructions fail to indicate if the participant should be shod while tested. The objective was to compare static balance and the weight bearing FMS test scores between shod and unshod conditions. Twenty-five healthy participants performed bilateral single-leg balance and the FMS in both shod and unshod conditions. Forceplate measures of center of pressure (COP) area, sway velocity, and displacement, along with the FMS composite scores, were used for analysis. Results showed no significant difference between the two conditions for FMS scores, however, significant differences between footwear conditions were found for forceplate measures. Findings suggest participants could be tested in either condition without affecting the results of the screen.

Keywords

barefoot, FMS, shod, single-leg balance, static balance

DOI

10.1123/ijatt.2017-0050

https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2017-0050

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