Predictive Value of the Functional Movement Screen for Sports-Related Injury in NCAA Division I Athletes

Objectives:Assessing risk of injury among National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes remains a significant challenge for sports medicine professionals. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) was created to identify persons at risk for sport-related injuries and is comprised of 7 functional tests (overhead deep squat, in-line lunge, hurdle step, active straight leg raise, shoulder mobility, trunk stability push up, and rotatory stability) involving locomotor, manipulative and stabilization actions that assess balance, mobility, and stability. The purpose of this study was to analyze the predictive value of the FMS for sports-related injury in a cohort of NCAA athletes.Methods:The FMS was administered to NCAA Division I athletes at a single institution (N = 315) during pre-participation physical examinations (PPE). Individual athlete data, including history of prior surgeries, sex, sport, and BMI, was collected during the PPE. Athletes were followed prospectively for an average of 19.3 months (r...