title: Active duty firefighters can improve Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores following an 8-week individualized client workout program.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Firefighting is a dangerous occupation that requires adequate functional movement patterns to help reduce injury risk. Structured programs for improving movement quality have not been studied in firefighters.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To examine the effects of an 8-week individualized corrective exercise training program on Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores in active duty firefighters.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifty-six male firefighters volunteered to participate in the study. All subjects completed baseline FMS testing and scores were entered into the FMS Pro360 system, subscription-based software which generates an individualized corrective exercise workout based on each independent test score. Two, 4-week corrective exercise programs were generated for each participant based on baseline testing. Following the 8-weeks, participants completed follow-up FMS testing.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A significant increase in total FMS score (pre = 12.09±2.75, post = 13.66±2.28) was found after the program. A significant increase in stability (pre = 4.13±1.21, post = 4.55±0.83) and advanced movements (pre = 4.45±1.28, post = 5.36±1.29) were also found, however, no difference was observed in mobility tests (3.52±1.09, post = 3.75±0.90).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results suggest an 8-week individualized corrective exercise program was effective at improving scores on the FMS. Providing corrective exercise programs specific to improving levels of dysfunction or maintaining/enhancing function, may increase firefighter preparedness and attempt to minimize injury risk.
authors.forename: Justin M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stanek
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Dodd
authors.forename: Adam R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Alex M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Wolfe
authors.forename: Ryan A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Swenson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015444:Exercise; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D061388:Firefighters; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods
keywords: Assessment; corrective; dysfunctional; exercise; training