Oral / Poster Presentation File
1Faculty of sport science, Azad University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan. Iran
3Faculty of Strategic Management Karaj Azad University, Azad University of Karaj, Tehran. Iran
Aim: The aim of the present paper was to investigate the effect of a combat training course on the scores of Functional Movement Screening Test (FMS) among the Special Staff Unit.
Methodology: The present study is quasi-experimental and prospective. The statistical sample of this research included 20 officers of the police special staff (with average age: 32.9 years old +2.68, height: 176.80 cm +5.44, and weight: 78.40 kg +8.84). First, the subjects 'functional screening test scores were recorded, then they exercised for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week), and each session was allocated to one hour of selected exercises. In the present study, descriptive statistics, such as data frequency and descriptive data such as number, mean and standard deviation have been employed. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to normalize the data. Moreover, Wilcoxon test was also used to distinguish between the two groups in pre-test and post-test. All in all, data analysis was performed using Excel and SPSS software.
Results: The results revealed that eight weeks of selected exercises affected the FMS test score on four tests (stepping over the obstacle p=0.008, launch p=0.009, stability push-ups p=0.046, and rotational stability p=0.015). However, it had no effect on four tests (shoulder motion p=1,000, deep squat p=0.317, active leg elevation p=0.83), and the significance level in the present study is 0.05.
Conclusion: The findings indicated that the selected exercises on the police department special staff are weak in shoulder and squat movement as well as in active leg elevation, but have a positive impact on the pattern of stepping over the obstacle, launch, stability push-up and rotational stability. Therefore, functional movement screening test, as a method of injury prevention, has been effective for the special staff of the police force.
