Functional Movement Screen (FMS), physical atributes and injury risk factors in Brazilian Field Hockey National Team
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1981-4690.2026e40217205Palavras-chave:
Team sports, Hockey, InjuryResumo
Objective: To verify the presence of injury risk factors through the FMS (score and presence of asymmetries) and its relationship with age, practice time, and injury history in field hockey athletes. Methods: Athletes from the Brazilian Men's Field Hockey Team completed two online questionnaires: (i) demographic aspects (age, BMI, body mass, and practice time) and (ii) injury history using the Reported Morbidity Inquiry. FMS data were collected during the pre-season by the Brazilian National Team's technical staff. The score and presence of asymmetries were analyzed. Results: Fifteen athletes were assessed, with 40% having a positive history of injuries. The average FMS score was 16.46 ± 2.09 points, with four athletes (27%) scoring ≤14 points and 34% exhibiting asymmetries in the FMS tests. No significant association was observed between injury history and the presence of asymmetries (p = 0.264) or FMS score (p = 0.070). A shorter practice time was associated with the presence of asymmetries (r = -0.561, p = 0.029), and lower FMS scores were associated with older age (rs = -0.567, p = 0.027) and longer practice time (rs = -0.683, p = 0.005). Conclusion: One-third of the athletes showed asymmetries and FMS scores <14. Asymmetry data and FMS scores were related to age and practice time.
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