The relationship between the balance test (YBT) and the functional movement test (FMS) among undergraduate students at Jazan University

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between individual movement and compound movement tests through the Functional Movement Screening Test (FMS) and the Balance Test (YBT), while assessing the strength of the correlation between the FMS and YBT for high and low risk groups. Recommendations to improve injury prevention strategies using the results of the study to improve training programs and reduce the risk of injury. The study highlights the importance of using the YBT as a tool for future injury prevention and emphasizes the need for further research to evaluate the relationship between the two tests in different sports disciplines and different populations.

A descriptive methodology (field measurements) was used on a sample of 66 students who were divided into two groups based on their test results: A high-risk group of 16 students (FMS ≤ 14 and YBT ≤ 89.6%) and a low-risk group of 50 students (FMS > 14 and YBT > 89.6%).

The results of this study showed that the FMS and YBT assess different motor disorders in undergraduate students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, which means that they should not be used interchangeably. The results also showed that the use of only one screening tool cannot correctly predict the risk of injury in this population. Therefore, there is a need to use both tests together to identify potential imbalances in neuromuscular control. This integrated approach can provide a more comprehensive and accurate assessment of injury risk, contributing to the development of more effective prevention strategies. The contribution of this study is that it highlights the importance of using YBT as a tool to prevent potential injuries in the future.