EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF 8-WEEKS CORE STABILIZATION TRAINING ON FMS (FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN) TEST SCORES APPLIED TO A 12-14 AGE GROUP OF MALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS

The core area is made up of muscles, which surrounds the human body like a corset and acts in the stabilization of the body. Core stabilization training can strengthen muscles in this area and provide better stabilization. The purpose of this study is; investigate of the effect of 8-weeks core stabilization training on the FMS (Functional Movement Screen) test scores of 12-14 age group male basketballs. 27 healthy athletes (Experiment Group n=14, 13.14±0.663 ages – Control Group n=13, 13.15±0.801 ages) participated in the study. The experimental group was given 8 weeks to core stabilization training. Before the training, the Functional Movement Screen test was applied to the Pre-post test and the scores were evaluated. Statistical analysis SPSS 22 software package was performed taking into account the confidence parameter (p <0.05). Median and IQR values were used in the descriptive statistics because the data were not normally distributed. Statistical significance was analyzed between FMS (Functional Movement Screen) pre-post test scores according to the analysis results. There was no significant difference (r:0.59; p<0.05) in the pre-post FMS values for the Control Group. When the FMS values were compared for the Experimental Group, a significant difference was found (r:0.42; p<0.05). This study has achieved the result that FMS developed the movement patterns and the performance of the performance athletes increased the quality of the functional movements. Results that are more accurate can be achieved with a study conducted with a larger sample group.  Article visualizations

The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Trunk Muscle Strength: A Narrative Review

Mechanical vibration can improve neuromuscular function through postural control strategies, muscle tonic mechanisms, and tonic vibration reflexes. Whole body vibration (WBV) has also been announced to increase bone mineral density, muscle endurance and strength, as well as to enhance proprioceptive system. Moreover, WBV training was found to be a constructive strategy for improving the physical performance of elite athletes and healthy individuals in terms of muscle strength, agility, flexibility, and vertical jump height. Although there is still no consensus in research in this area, it is argued that certain molecular mechanisms involved in the physiological adaptations of exercise also emerge during WBV training. Clarifying these physiological mechanisms is crucial for optimizing the effectiveness of WBV trainings. Previous studies have examined the effects of WBV and have indicated developments in muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, muscle cross sectional area, bone mineral density and body composition. However, no standard prescription has been established to optimize the effects of WBV, including the determination of vibration frequency and amplitude. In addition, the majority of previous studies have investigated the effects of WBV training on the extremities. There are few publications investigating its effectiveness on trunk and core muscle strength, which is one of the important indicators of athletic performance. Therefore, we conducted a narrative review of the literature, referring to the Cochrane Library and Medline databases, to summarize the most recent scientific evidence on the effects of whole-body vibration on trunk muscle strength. This narrative review concludes that at least 8 weeks of WBV training is more effective on trunk muscle strength than those performing the same exercises without WBV

The Relatıonshıp Between Functional Movement Screen Score And Trunk Muscle Strength, Balance, Body Composition

Çalışmamızın amacı Fonksiyonel Hareket Analizi (FMS) ile gövde stabilizasyonu, denge ve vücut kompozisyonu arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemektir. Çalışma yaş ortalaması 22,5±3,9 (yıl) olan 40 sporcu ve yaş ortalaması 24,2±3,3 (yıl) olan 36 sağlıklı bireyle yürütülmüştür. FMS 7 hareket paterni (Derin çömelme, engel üzerinden adım alma, öne hamle adımı, omuz mobilitesi, düz bacak kaldırma, gövde stabilesi şınavı ve rotasyonel stabilite) kullanılarak değerlendirilmişitr. Gövde kas kuvveti ve enduransı İzokinetik Dinamometre (Cybex Humac Norm Testing & Rehabilitation System, USA) ile değerlendirildi. Postüral stabilite ve stabilite limitleri testi Biodex Biosway Portable Balance System cihazı ile yapıldı. Vücut kompozisyonu TANITA BC-418 Segmental vücut kompozisyon analizörü ile değerlendirildi. Sonuçlara göre FMS toplam skoru, gövde kas kuvveti ve denge değerleri sağlıklı kontrollerin aleyhinde azalmış bulundu (p<0,05). Toplam vücut yağ yüzdesi ise sağlıklı kontrollerin aleyhinde artmış olduğu gösterildi (p<0,05). FMS toplam skoru ile bazı gövde kas kuvveti testleri arasında anlamlı ilişki bulundu (p<0,05). FMS test sonuçları ile postüral stabilite performansının da ilişkili olduğu gösterildi ancak stabilite limitleri testi ile FMS toplam skoru arasında ilişki saptanmadı (p<0,05). Toplam vücut yağ yüzdesi ile FMS toplam skoru arasında da ilişki tespit edildi (p<0,05). Bu sonuçlar yüksek seviyede antrene bireylerin sağlıklı aktif bireylere göre daha iyi hareket kalitesine, gövde stabilizasyonuna ve postüral stabiliteye sahip olduğunu gösterdi. Ayrıca FMS, izokinetik sistemlerin ve denge değerlendirme cihazlarının bulunmadığı durumlarda gövde stabilizasyonunun ve postüral stabilitenin yorumlanmasında kullanılabilir.The aim of this study is determination of relation between Functional Movement Screen (FMS), ısokınetıc trunk muscle strength, balance and body composition. The study was conducted on 40 professional athletes with an average age of 22,5±3,9 (year) and 36 healthy individual, with an average age of 24,2±3,3 (year). The FMS was used to assess 7 movement patterns (deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, straight leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability). Trunk muscle strength and endurance were evaluated with Isokinetic Dynamometer (Cybex Humac Norm Testing & Rehabilitation System, USA). The postural stability and limits of stability were assessed with the device of Biodex Biosway Portable Balance System. Body composition evaluated with TANITA BC-418 Segmental Body Compositon Analyser. As a result of the study; it was seen that the FMS, trunk muscle strength and balance were decreased according to the healthy control group (p<0,05). Percentage of body mass was increased according to healty control group (p<0.05). There was a relationship between the FMS total score and some trunk muscle strength tests (p<0,05). Postural stability performance was associated with FMS test results but no relation was found between the limits of stability test results and FMS total score (p<0.05). Percantege of total body fat was related to FMS test results (p<0.05). This result showed that individuals with high level training have better quality of functional movement, trunk stability and postural stability than active healthy individuals. Also, FMS can be use to interpretation on trunk stabilization and postural stability of individuals in the absence of isokinetic system and balance assesment device

The relationship between postural stability, core muscle endurance and agility in professional basketball players

Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify relationships between postural stability, core muscle endurance and agility in basketball players. Materials and Methods: 21 professional male basketball players [age: 17.±0.63 (years), body weight: 78.69±9.22 (kg), height: 186±7 (cm), BMI: 22.72±2.26 (kg/cm²)] were included to this study. Three balance variables were measured using Biodex Biosway™. Core muscle endurance was measured using three core endurance tests proposed by Mcgill. Agility was assessed by Hexagonal Obstacle Test (HOT). Results: The analysis results showed that postural stability is associated with HOT (r: 0.457). In addition, the postural stability was related to extension muscle endurance test and side bridge test (respectively, r: -0.501 and r: -0.468). There is no correlation between HOT and core muscle endurance test in basketball players. Conclusion: The athletes with good postural stability were better core muscle endurance and agility. It is important to apply exercise programs that enhance postural stability and increase core muscle endurance to improve sportive success