The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two different training programmes–change
of direction (COD) vs. agility (AG)–on straight sprint (SS), COD and AG test performances in …

Accurate detection and prevention of overuse musculoskeletal injuries is limited by the
nature of somatic tissue injury. In the pathogenesis of overuse injuries, it is well recognized …

Background: The functional movement screen (FMS) is a movement screening tool
designed to assess mobility, stability, symmetry, and quality of movement patterns. It is an …

Methods A total of 83 competitive male gymnasts ages 7-18 underwent testing using the
MGFMT. Thirty of these subjects underwent re-testing one week later in order to assess test …

ABSTRACT The Functional Movement Screen™(FMS™) is aimed at assessing fundamental
movements and is often used to identify players' injury risk. The purpose of this study was to …

Most competitive athletes perform core-stability training to some extent. In the slideshow
accompanying this article we provide a critical overview of scientific studies exploring the …

Collegiate athletes are defined by their years of experience or eligibility within a program:
redshirt (8-9 months); freshmen (2 years); sophomores (3 years); juniors (4 years); and …

This study investigated relationships between lower-body power, measured by a vertical
jump (VJ) and standing broad jump (SBJ), with multidirectional speed in collegiate female …

目的: 探讨我国优秀男子橄榄球运动员的身体功能特点. 方法: 运用功能测试和数理统计等研究
方法, 以备战2014 年仁川亚运会的40 名中国男, 女橄榄球运动员为研究对象, 进行FMS, YBT …

Numerous physical capacities have been said to contribute to change-of-direction speed
(CODS), including technique, strength, power, and dynamic stability. Out of these capacities …