Functional Movement Pattern Proficiency is Similar Across Stroke Type Dominance in Collegiate Swimmers
Abstract
The swimming strokes are different biomechanically and necessitate specific strength and conditioning programs for injury prevention and performance enhancement. Differences may also exist in functional movement pattern proficiency between swimmers of different strokes. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) identifies dysfunctional movement patterns and consists of seven tests (deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight leg raise, trunk stability push-up and rotary stability). Results may guide specific corrective exercise programs that could be implemented into team-based strength and conditioning sessions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine differences in functional movement pattern performance between stroke dominance in NCAA Division II swimmers. Fifty-seven asymptomatic (31 females, 26 males) NCAA Division II swimmers (age, 19.7 ± 1.4 yrs; height, 174.8 ± 8.5 cm; mass 72.4 ± 10.2 kg) categorized as freestyle (n=21), breaststroke (n=14), backstroke (n=12), butterfly (n=5) or individual medley (n=5) underwent the FMS during their preparticipation examination by FMS-certified staff. Individual tests and composite FMS scores were compared across five stroke groups using Kruskal-Wallis H Test, p<0.05. There were no significant differences between stroke groups in the deep squat (χ2=4.17, p=0.38, df=4), hurdle step (χ2=9.03, p=0.06, df=4), inline lunge (χ2=7.86, p=0.10, df=4), shoulder mobility (χ2=5.03, p=0.28, df=4), active straight leg raise (χ2=1.03, p=0.91, df=4), trunk stability push-up (χ2=5.17, p=0.27, df=4), and rotary stability (χ2=7.06, p=0.13, df=4). Functional movement pattern proficiency is similar across stroke types in collegiate swimmers. Therefore, team-based corrective exercise programs based on FMS performance do not need to be stroke specific in swimmers.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Monique Mokha
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Shermany Library
Start Date
4-5-2019 1:00 PM
End Date
4-5-2019 5:00 PM
Functional Movement Pattern Proficiency is Similar Across Stroke Type Dominance in Collegiate Swimmers
Alvin Shermany Library
The swimming strokes are different biomechanically and necessitate specific strength and conditioning programs for injury prevention and performance enhancement. Differences may also exist in functional movement pattern proficiency between swimmers of different strokes. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) identifies dysfunctional movement patterns and consists of seven tests (deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight leg raise, trunk stability push-up and rotary stability). Results may guide specific corrective exercise programs that could be implemented into team-based strength and conditioning sessions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine differences in functional movement pattern performance between stroke dominance in NCAA Division II swimmers. Fifty-seven asymptomatic (31 females, 26 males) NCAA Division II swimmers (age, 19.7 ± 1.4 yrs; height, 174.8 ± 8.5 cm; mass 72.4 ± 10.2 kg) categorized as freestyle (n=21), breaststroke (n=14), backstroke (n=12), butterfly (n=5) or individual medley (n=5) underwent the FMS during their preparticipation examination by FMS-certified staff. Individual tests and composite FMS scores were compared across five stroke groups using Kruskal-Wallis H Test, p<0.05. There were no significant differences between stroke groups in the deep squat (χ2=4.17, p=0.38, df=4), hurdle step (χ2=9.03, p=0.06, df=4), inline lunge (χ2=7.86, p=0.10, df=4), shoulder mobility (χ2=5.03, p=0.28, df=4), active straight leg raise (χ2=1.03, p=0.91, df=4), trunk stability push-up (χ2=5.17, p=0.27, df=4), and rotary stability (χ2=7.06, p=0.13, df=4). Functional movement pattern proficiency is similar across stroke types in collegiate swimmers. Therefore, team-based corrective exercise programs based on FMS performance do not need to be stroke specific in swimmers.
