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Int J Sports Med 2025; 46(03): 189-195
DOI: 10.1055/a-2466-9920
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Risk Assessment of FMS and YBT on Sports Injuries in Collegiate Athletes

Mingyang Xie
1   College of Science, North China University of Technology, Beijing, China
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Rui Zhang
1   College of Science, North China University of Technology, Beijing, China
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Yuxi Gong
2   Beijing Jingshan School Tongzhou Branch, Beijing, China
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Correction: Risk Assessment of FMS and YBT on Sports Injuries in Collegiate AthletesInt J Sports Med 2025; 46(03): e1-e1
DOI: 10.1055/a-2503-5739

Abstract

This prospective cohort study investigated the predictive validity of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Y Balance Test (YBT) for sports injuries in 458 collegiate athletes across various sports. Preseason screening using FMS and YBT was conducted, followed by injury data collection over the competitive season. Logistic regression analysis examined the relationship between screening scores and subsequent injury risk. Results indicated that lower composite FMS scores (≤14) were associated with increased injury risk (OR=2.32; 95% CI: 1.54–3.48; p<0.001), as were YBT anterior reach asymmetries > 4 cm (OR=2.16; 95% CI: 1.43–3.26; p<0.001). The combination of both risk factors demonstrated the strongest association (OR=3.57; 95% CI: 2.18–5.83; p<0.001) when compared to individuals with FMS scores >14 and YBT asymmetry < 4 cm.The combination of low FMS scores and YBT asymmetries demonstrated the strongest predictive value. These findings underscore the value of the FMS and YBT as screening tools to identify collegiate athletes who may be at elevated risk for sports injuries, potentially guiding the implementation of targeted injury prevention strategies.

Keywords

functional movement screen - Y Balance Test - injury prediction


Publication History

Received: 12 June 2024

Accepted after revision: 05 November 2024

Article published online:
02 December 2024

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