Comparison of FMS Performance Test in Professional Wushu Athletes with and without Injury

 Many researchers have reported changes in movement patterns after injury. In this regard, the aim of this study was to compare the performance test of FMS in professional Wushu athletes with and without injury.

 In this cross-sectional and causal-comparative study, 120 Wushu players in the age range of 23 to 30 years were purposefully selected based on inclusion criteria. The evaluation of functional movement patterns was assessed by FMS functional test. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 26 through descriptive statistics, the Chi-square test was used to compare the difference between the groups with and without injury, and univariate and multivariate logistic regression tests were used to compare the two groups.

 The results of this study showed that there was a significant difference between the performance test scores between the two groups. The non-injured group reported a higher overall score than those with a history of injury.

 It can be pointed out that injury can mainly lead to changes in movement patterns. Athletes with a history of previous injury may have faulty movement patterns; therefore, they may have problems when performing high-level sports activities.