The Effects of Corrective Exercises on Functional Movement Screen Tests of Elite Female Volleyball Players

©2019 Türkiye Spor Hekimleri Derneği. Tüm hakları saklıdır. ABSTRACT Objective: 12 weeks of corrective exercises may improve functional movement screen (FMS) test scores of elite female volleyball players. Materials and Methods: Thirteen elite female volleyball players voluntarily participated in the study. The functional movement patterns of the volleyball players were determined through the FMS test kit. Corrective exercise protocol was applied for 3 times a week during 12 weeks. FMS tests, FMS total scores and the differences between the pre-test and post-exercise tests were determined by means of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Results: It was determined that total FMS scores (19.6%) and shoulder mobility (87%) test scores significantly increased following the corrective exercise program. Although an increase in deep squat (8.3%), hurdle step (4.1%), in line lunge (18.1%), push-up (42.4 %), rotator stability balance (18.3%) tests were determined, they were statiscally insignificant. Conclusion: FMS total scores which are considered to be an indicator of sports injuries were improved with corrective exercises. Inclusion of corrective exercises in the training schedules may decrease the injury risks.