The effects of frequency of collective exercises on Functional Movement Screen score on collegiate soccer athletes

Abstract

The functional movement screen (FMS) is an evaluating system which is used during conditioning for injury prevention. A previous study reported improvements in FMS after collective exercise. The purpose of the current study was therefore to examine the relationship between collective exercise and changes in the FMS. A collective exercise program (CEP) was prescribed according to each subject’s FMS results. The subjects were instructed to perform CEP daily, and the FMS was measured after a 13-week intervention period. The results of this study suggest that the implementation of CEP for at least 4 days a week has some beneficial physical effects, including the acquisition of functional movements.