Improving effect of functional movement screening(FMS)on training performance of new recruits and the predictive value of training-related injuries

Zhang Xian; Liu Li; Sun Jun; Zhou Xiaobin

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-4237.2025.03.002

Abstract：Third Objective To explore the significance of functional movement screen(FMS)on training performance and its predictive value for training-related injuries(TRIs)in recruits.Methods This prospective study was conducted on 240 male recruits aged 17-22(mean 18.9)years.All of them were randomly assigned to the observation group or control group using a random number table,with 120 recruits in each group.Before train-ing,FMS was conducted,testing 7 standard movements:hurdle step,straight-leg lunge squat,deep squat,shoulder and knee mobility,active straight leg raise,rotary stability,and trunk stability push-up.After that,recruits in the control group took a standardized training plan,while those with FMS score<14 in the observation group received ad-ditional corrective training for any of the 7 poor movements(twice a week).After six months of training,FMS was conducted again for all recruits.The training performance and FMS scores were analyzed.TRIs were classified by PLA standards.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to test the predictive value of FMS score for TRIs.Results After six months of training,the lowest FMS score increased by two scales in the control group(from 10 to 12)and by three scales in the observation group(from 10 to 13);the average training scores(7 FMS movements and 8 new movements)of both groups were improved,which was however much higher in the observation group(P<0.05).The incidence of TRIs in the observation and control groups was 11.66%and 24.17%,respectively,revealing a statistically significant difference(t=4.450,P=0.010).Most of the recruits with TRIs had a FMS score below 14.ROC curve analysis of FMS score<14 to predict TRIs showed that the area under the curve was 0.764(95%CI:0.620-0.735,P<0.05),indicating an acceptable predictive value.Conclusion FMS-based corrective training can significantly enhance the training performance of recruits.The FMS score is a fea-sible and effective tool to predict the incidence of TRIs among recruits.