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Correlation Between Functional Movement Screen Scores, Lower Limb Strength, Y-Balance Test, Grip Strength, and Vertical Jump and Incidence of Injury Due to Musculoskeletal Injury Among Abu Dhabi Police Recruits

  • Hamad Alkaabi (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Everett Lohman (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Mansoor Alameri (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitative Sciences, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences) ;
  • Noha Daher (Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University) ;
  • Aleksandar Cvorovic (Police Sports Education Center, Human Resources Sector) ;
  • Hatem Jaber (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitative Sciences, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences)
  • Received : 2023.06.16
  • Accepted : 2023.09.03
  • Published : 2023.09.30
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Abstract

Objective: Training-related injuries and attrition put an additional burden on police and military institutions. Preventing and minimizing musculoskeletal injuries is the primary concern of the Abu Dhabi Police. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the correlation between functional movement screen, lower-limb strength, Y-balance test, grip strength and vertical jump and the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among Abu Dhabi police recruits. Design: Observational analytical study. Methods: An observational study was conducted on 400 male police recruits of Abu Dhabi Police Academy. Physical performance was assessed before the 16-weeks basic police training. Spearman's correlation evaluated the correlation between the performance parameters and the outcome measures and logistic regression predicted the risk factors associated with musculoskeletal injuries. Results: 149 (34.4%) participants reported at least one injury during the basic police training. Comparison between injured and non-injured participants showed significant difference in mean right Y-balance, back-leg-chest dynamometer, and vertical jump (p=0.02, p=0.02, and p=0.04, respectively). Spearman's correlation showed a significant negative correlation between risk of injury and back-leg-chest dynamometer and right Y balance (ρ= -0.11, p=0.03). Logistic regression showed that back-leg-chest dynamometer and right Y balance were significant predictors of injury (p =.036 and p=0.037; Odds ratio=0.96; 95% CI (0.92, 0.99) and Odds ratio=0.99; 95% CI (0.98,0.99). Conclusions: Our findings suggest functional movement screen and grip strength may not independently predict injury rates, balance and lower-limb strength needs to be considered in injury prevention strategies to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

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Acknowledgement

We would like to thank the Abu Dhabi Police for providing all the support and facilitating the logistical needs for successful completion of this big project. We would like to thank all subjects who devoted their time for the body of knowledge. We also would like to thank Loma Linda University for spearheading the collaborative research model between the two institutions.

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