Comparison of FMS Deep Squat Scores in Barefoot vs Shod Conditions in College Students
Abstract
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is used to assess overall movement quality, identify mobility and stability, and assess possible asymmetries within an individual. Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the Deep Squat Functional Movement Screen Scores between barefoot and shod (wearing shoes) conditions in college-aged students. Methods: Eighty-two healthy, college-aged participants performed all seven FMS tests in both shod and barefoot conditions. Of this, 73.2% subjects were females (n=60) and 26.8% subjects were males (n=22). Descriptive statistics for the participants are as follows: age (20.5±1.06 yrs), height (170.36±9.19 cm), and mass (71.09±13.80 kg). Results: The average Deep Squat FMS Shod score was 1.66±0.61 (mean ± SD) and the average Deep Squat FMS Barefoot score was 1.44±0.52 (mean ± SD). A paired-samples T-test revealed a significant difference in Deep Squat scores when comparing barefoot and shod conditions (p
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Comparison of FMS Deep Squat Scores in Barefoot vs Shod Conditions in College Students
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is used to assess overall movement quality, identify mobility and stability, and assess possible asymmetries within an individual. Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the Deep Squat Functional Movement Screen Scores between barefoot and shod (wearing shoes) conditions in college-aged students. Methods: Eighty-two healthy, college-aged participants performed all seven FMS tests in both shod and barefoot conditions. Of this, 73.2% subjects were females (n=60) and 26.8% subjects were males (n=22). Descriptive statistics for the participants are as follows: age (20.5±1.06 yrs), height (170.36±9.19 cm), and mass (71.09±13.80 kg). Results: The average Deep Squat FMS Shod score was 1.66±0.61 (mean ± SD) and the average Deep Squat FMS Barefoot score was 1.44±0.52 (mean ± SD). A paired-samples T-test revealed a significant difference in Deep Squat scores when comparing barefoot and shod conditions (p