Functional Movement Screen-Normative Values in Healthy Distance Runners

Written by Kyle Barrow FMS

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This article found that the mean FMS score was for healthy distance runners was13.13, that indicated a relatively high predictability for running injuries. additionally, there were no significant differences in FMS scores between novice and experienced runners.

However, significant differences were found in the deep squat ,trunk stability push-up ,and active straight leg raise components

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Agresta, C., Slobodinsky, M., & Tucker, C. (2014). Functional movement Screen-Normative values in healthy distance runners. IntJ Sports Med,35(14), 1203-7. doi:10.1055/s-0034-1382055

 

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