Zulezwan Ab Malik, Fadlin Sakina Abd Kadir, Engku Nurul Izzatul Iffah, Muhamad Hakimi M Yussof, M Nur Asraf Ismail, Nor Fazila Abd Malek, Ali Md Nadzalan, Hairul Anuar Hashim
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Abstract
Background: Functional Movement Screen (FMS)™ can be a valuable tool for assessing movement patterns and identifying potential movement dysfunctions. However, it is limited in terms of subjectivity and consistency of the ratings, especially among less proficient raters. Knowledge of minimally required training thresholds will provide valuable information on training adequacy. Thus, this study aimed to determine the interrater reliability of FMS™ among completely novice raters undergoing a one-off training session.
Methods: Twenty active adults with no musculoskeletal injuries or muscular dysfunction performed seven FMS™ tasks while being recorded. Subsequently, 12 novice raters with no prior knowledge and skills about FMS™ rated the recorded movement videos at a normal play speed and without rewinding.
Results: The interrater reliability analysis of the composite FMS™ score revealed an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) of 0.60. Moreover, the mean coefficient for interrater reliability for the seven FMS™ components score is 0.35.
Conclusion: The results implied that a one-off FMS™ training produced a large variability in the rating consistency, especially for rotary stability, deep squats, and in-line lunge ratings.
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The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, fully online journal that is published at least six times a year. The journal’s scope encompasses all aspects of medical sciences including biomedical, allied health, clinical and social sciences. We accept high quality papers from basic to translational research especially from low & middle income countries, as classified by the United Nations & World Bank (https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/ articles/906519), with the aim that published research will benefit back the bottom billion population from these countries. Manuscripts submitted from developed or high income countries to MJMS must contain data and information that will benefit the socio-health and bio-medical sciences of these low and middle income countries. The MJMS editorial board consists of internationally regarded clinicians and scientists from low and middle income countries.