Introduction: The assessment of function should include parameters that consider limb asymmetries, range of motion limitations, proprioceptive deficits, and pain. Functional Movement Screen (FMS) has gained popularity in the field of sports medicine and performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate comparison of Functional Movement Screen score between old active participants and inactive participants attended in sports activities and the relationship between functional movement ability and age.
Methodology: This was an observational study. 55 active participant (men=23 and women=32) and 40 inactive participants (men=26 and women=14) between the ages of 48 and 75 attended. Subjects were grouped by age (5-year intervals).
Results: Independent t-tests revealed that total FMS scores were higher among active participants vs inactive participants (P<0.05). Significant correlation between age groups and FMS total scores was found for all participants (Pearson correlation coefficients, P<0.01).
Discussion: FMS scores decline with aging and reduction of activity level. The findings of this study suggested that individuals without sport activity are more vulnerable to injury and limb asymmetries, range of motion limitations, proprioceptive deficits, and pain.