Background:
The efficacy of movement screens in the early identification and correction of movement dysfunctions has gained clinical interest, but has not been thoroughly investigated.
Objective:
To examine the effect of traditional core stability and Pilates reformer exercises on movement screen scores.
Methods:
57 collegiate football players completed baseline movement screens and were divided into 3 equal groups. The Pilates and core stability groups were given exercises to perform over a 6-week period, while control subjects received no intervention.
Results:
26 subjects completed follow-up screens: Pilates (N=6), core stability (N=12), and control group (N=8). Intervention programs did not produce detectable changes in mean movement screen scores (P>.05).
Conclusion:
While statistically insignificant, core stability training may be clinically significant in that a 1.5 point improvement in mean score was observed in both intervention groups. This study supports further investigation of core stability interventions as a means to improve movement screen performance.