Tag: functional assessment

Functional assessment and aerobic capacity evaluation of physiotherapy students using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the shuttle test – Beep Test

Piotr Kuliś, Piotr Stasiak, Sławomir Motylewski

Piotr Kuliś, Piotr Stasiak, Sławomir Motylewski – Functional assessment and aerobic capacity evaluation of physiotherapy students using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the shuttle test – Beep Test –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2026; 26(1); 34-44

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EFA539R

Abstract
Introduction. According to a 2022 study, more than half of Polish adults (52.2%) aged 20 and over were overweight (BMI of 25 or more), with 13.6% struggling with obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or more. Habits formed during college often accompany us throughout our lives, which is why it is so important to ensure a healthy diet and regular physical activity already during this period.
Aim. The aim of the study was to assess aerobic capacity using the multi-stage shuttle test – Beep Test and functional assessment using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test in 2nd year physiotherapy students, Medical University of Lodz.
Materials and methods. The study involved 126 randomly selected physiotherapy students of the Medical University of Lodz, including 85 females and 41 males, aged 19 to 25 years (±20.25). Two separate tests were conducted: Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the multi-stage pendulum Beep Test.
Results. More than 85% of the Beep Test subjects scored below average in the test, very good and good results in the aerobic capacity assessment test were obtained by only 1 person. Significant differences were found among the FMS test group in the test of deep squat, trunk stabilization, active straight leg raise according to BMI classification.
Conclusions. The FMS test and Beep test are effective tools for assessing physical fitness in the population.
Key words
Functional Movement Screen, Beep Test, functional assessment, physiotherapy
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Physiotherapeutic management and kinesiotaping in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: A case study

Aneta Skworc, Paulina Bagnowska, Paulina Gawlik-Domagała

Aneta Skworc, Paulina Bagnowska, Paulina Gawlik-Domagała
– Physiotherapeutic management and kinesiotaping in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: A case study –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(4); 103-110

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZGA431K2ZR

Abstract
The aim of this article is to present the diagnostic process, physiotherapeutic management, and the application of kinesiotaping as a supportive method in the rehabilitation of a 15-year-old patient with peripheral nervous system damage caused by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Kinesiotaping was introduced in September 2022 and, due to its beneficial effects, was applied regularly once a week.
The use of kinesiotaping in peripheral neuropathies primarily improves patient functioning and, importantly, enhances their ability to participate in everyday life.
Key words
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, functional assessment, physiotherapy, kinesiotaping
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Functional assessment of the shoulder joint in volleyball players from different age groups

Bartosz Pańczyszak, Katarzyna Bogacz, Jacek Łuniewski, Marcin Krajczy, Jan Szczegielniak

B. Pańczyszak, K. Bogacz, J. Łuniewski, M. Krajczy, J. Szczegielniak – Functional assessment of the shoulder joint in volleyball players from different age groups; Fizjoterapia Polska 2018; 18(1); 50-60

Abstract

Objective. The aim of the paper was to perform functional analysis and assessment of the range of movement of the joints of the pectoral girdle in the dominant and non-dominant limb in volleyball players. Materials and methods. The study involved 40 competitive volleyball players divided into 2 groups. The shoulder joint movement range assessment involved active performance of specific movements by the participants while lying down. The tool used to take the measurements was a standard goniometer, while the movements were performed in different planes in a specified and systematic way in accordance with the SFTR method. The second stage involved the performance of 3 proposed functional tests to assess the complex range of movements of the shoulder girdle. The tools used to assess the tests performed were a standard goniometer and a flexible tape measure. Results. The results of the tests were subjected to statistical analysis with the use of the Statistica 10 software. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. In addition, the average motion ranges and functional test results were compared. Conclusions 1. Both the Youth group and the Senior group showed a significant decrease in the range of internal rotation of the dominant limb as compared to the non-dominant limb. In addition, a deficit was found in the Youth group in horizontal flexion of the dominant limb. 2. The results of the functional tests show worse results of the “safety pin” test for the dominant limb in both groups. In the Youth group, the difference amounted to 7.4 cm and in the Senior group – 10.1 cm as compared to the non-dominant limb. 3. The Seniors achieved higher ranges of flexion in the sagittal plane and the Youth in extension and horizontal extension. 4. Athletes with a higher internal rotation range of the shoulder joint of the dominant limb achieved higher results in the “safety pin” test.

Key words:

Volleyball players, shoulder joint, functional assessment

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