Correlations Beween FMS Scores, Breathing Mechanics and Core Stability Endurance Tests

Document Type

Poster

Abstract

Purpose: To examine relationships between sex, movement capacity, breathing mechanics, and core stability endurance (CSE) in healthy, collegiate athletes. Methods: Twenty-two collegiate athletes completed the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Hi Lo and breath holding tests, and CSE tests (right/left side bridge and prone plank endurance). Spearman rho’s correlation coefficients were calculated to identify interactions between sex, FMS, CSE and breathing. Results: There were positive correlations for females between FMS composite scores and both side bridge endurance times (p<.05) and between FMS inline lunge task and both side bridge endurance times (p<.01). There were positive correlations between seated Hi Lo breathing and FMS composite, shoulder mobility, active straight leg raise, and inline lunge task scores for all participants (p<.05), inline lunge task scores for males (p<.01), and deep squat for females (p<.05). The left-side bridge endurance times in females positively correlated with Hi Lo maximal inhalation in seated and standing positions (p<.05) Conclusions: CSE appears to contribute more to the movement capacity of women than men. Hi Lo breathing mechanics positively correlated to overall and specific task FMS scores in all subjects. Clinicians should complete a comprehensive assessment of their patients, including movement screen, CSE and breathing assessments, in order to determine the most appropriate interventions to utilize.

Publication Date

Spring 2021

Comments

Poster presented at ATSU-ASHS DAT Spring - 2021. This is a Kubify based presentation hosted at https://api.ltb.io/show/BHYHM It includes a video presentation, references, a PowerPoint presentation, and summary poster.

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