Biyumikānīk-i varzishī (Mar 2024)
Comparing Upper Limb Performance Between Women and Men in CrossFit: Associations with FMS, Davis, and Dash Tests
Abstract
Objective The current study aimed to compare the upper limb performance (range of motion and Y balance test) of male and female CrossFit athletes and its relationship with scores from the functional movement screen (FMS), Davis test, and Dash test. Methods Forty-two male and female CrossFit athletes were included in this study based on specific criteria. Measurements were taken for internal and external rotation range of motion, right and left Y balance tests, FMS scores, Davis test results, and the degree of shoulder and hand functional disability (DASH). The normality of the data was assessed using the Shapiro–Wilk test. As the data were not normally distributed, Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to examine the relationships between variables. Additionally, the Mann-Whitney U test was employed to compare groups of men and women. Results The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between external and internal rotation range of motion and the Y balance test of the right and left hands with FMS and Davis test scores in men (p ≤ 0.05). However, there was no significant relationship between external and internal rotation range of motion and the Y balance test of the right and left hands with Dash test scores (p > 0.05). For women, a significant positive correlation was observed between external and internal rotation range of motion and the Y balance test of the right and left hands with the FMS test (p ≤ 0.05). Additionally, a positive correlation was found between internal rotation range of motion and the Y balance test of the left hand with the Davis test (p ≤ 0.05). Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between men and women in external rotation range of motion, Davis test, and Dash test results (p ≤ 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between men and women in other variables (p > 0.05). Conclusion Based on the study results and the relationship between FMS and Davis test scores with range of motion and Y balance test performance in male and female CrossFit athletes, these tests can be utilized to assess potential injury risk and predict injury likelihood in this population.
