Functional Movement Quality Clinical Trial
Official title:
Influence of a Corrective Exercise Training Program on Measures of Functional Movement Among Active-Duty Firefighters
The occupation of firefighting is considered to be one of the most dangerous occupations in
the United States (U.S.). As such, a high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs)
have been observed among the firefighter population. This high rate of MSKI has created an
extremely large financial impact on fire departments across the United States. Therefore,
interest in developing methods of identifying those at risk for developing a future MSKI and
interventions designed to prevent these MSKIs from happening has grown among both the
firefighter population, as well as among researchers and practitioners.
Previous research has demonstrated relationships between MSKI and altered movement patterns.
In addition, researchers have started to demonstrate the ability of functional movement
assessments to predict future MSKI in various populations, including firefighters. Two of
these functional movement assessments include the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the
Movement Efficiency (ME) Test, which is a component of the Fusionetics Human Performance
System. These assessments both quantify the overall functional movement quality of an
individual by creating a composite movement score (i.e., Total FMS & Average ME Test scores,
respectively).
In addition, various theoretical models of corrective exercise programming have been
proposed. These programs are designed to restore optimal neuromuscular control and correct
any identified neuromuscular imbalances observed during the movement assessment through the
use of simple and easy-to-follow exercises. The Fusionetics Human Performance System
utilizes one such model, with the goal of improving the functional movement quality of an
individual by correcting the aforementioned neuromuscular deficiencies observed during the
ME Test. Based on this framework, these corrective exercise programs theoretically lower the
risk of MSKI of the individual as well.
However, there is currently a lack of research in the literature examining the influence of
corrective exercise programming on functional movement quality among the active-duty
firefighter population. As such, it remains unknown if a corrective exercise intervention is
capable of significantly improving functional movement quality among active-duty
firefighters. In addition, recent research suggests that various health and fitness measures
are associated with functional movement quality. These measures include total body power
output, lower extremity muscular strength, and core muscular endurance. As such, an
examination of the influence of a corrective exercise intervention on measures of health and
fitness among active-duty firefighters is warranted.
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Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
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