Title
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
Recommended Citation
Crosby, B., Stanek, J., Dodd, D., & Begalle, R. (2018). Analysis of Preferred Footwear on Weight Bearing Scores Using the Functional Movement Screen ®. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 23(3), 101-107. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2017-0050
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2017-0050