June 5, 2026 · International journal of sports physical therapy · DOI: 10.26603/001c.162342

Association Between Individual Functional Movement Screen™ Tasks and Sports Injury Occurrence in University Basketball Players: A Prospective Cohort Study

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This study aimed to investigate the relationship between individual Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) task scores and the incidence of sports injuries among university basketball players over one year. The findings revealed that low scores on specific tasks, particularly the Deep Squat and Hurdle Step, were more predictive of injury risk than the overall FMS™ score, suggesting that item-specific assessments may enhance pre-season screening effectiveness. The authors conclude that while individual task scores show promise for predicting injuries, further research is needed to validate these results.

Takanori Kikumoto, Marina Kobayashi, Satoshi Hori, Tomoya Takabayashi, Masayoshi Kubo

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