Functional Movement Analysis of Handball Players

Relationship of Functional Movement Analysis With Injury History and Athletic Parameters In Handball Athletes

RELATIONSHIP OF FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT ANALYSIS WITH INJURY HISTORY AND ATHLETIC PARAMETERS IN HANDBALL ATHLETES

Abstract Objectives: Handball is a popular sport in many countries. There is lack of knowledge about handball athlete's functional movement capacity. The aim of this study is to investigate the Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) scores, to evaluate the injury risks of handball athletes and to determine its relationship with athletic performance.

Design: Observational study. Methods: A total of 51 professional handball players in Turkey were included in this study. The sport-specific features and demographic data were recorded. The functional movement analysis was performed and agility and balance and force were evaluated.

In august 2018, same evaluations will be done for same individuals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Become a team licensed handball athlete between ages 16-35
• Have not had a surgical operation involving the musculoskeletal system in the last six months
• Not having an obstacle to the realization of the tests to be carried out in the study
• Volunteering to participate in the work

Exclusion Criteria:

• If feeling any discomfort during the tests
• Do not want to go on study