Effects of a dynamic stretching warm-up on functional movement patterns in female hip-hop dancers.
Effects of a dynamic stretching warm-up on functional movement patterns in female hip-hop dancers.

Summary/Abstract: Background: A large percentage of dancers suffer an injury to their musculoskeletal system at least once in their careers, as well as from pain caused by overloading or overtraining this system. A high frequency of injuries has been observed in hip-hop dancers. Before each workout, there should be a solid warm-up and stretching period. The lack of these two important elements increases the risk of injury.Aim of the study: This study aimed to examine the effects of dynamic stretching warm-ups on fundamental movement patterns in female hip-hop dancers.Material and methods: This study included 14 hip-hop female dancers, aged 15–17. Dancers participated in 6 weeks of dynamic stretching warm-ups. Anthropometric and demographic variables were measured. The effectiveness of dynamic stretching warm-ups in improving fundamental movement patterns was assessed using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test including qualitative assessments using Deep Squat (DS) Hurdle Step (HS), In-Line Lunge (ILL), Shoulder Mobility (SM), Active Straight-Leg Raise (ASLR), Trunk Stability Push-Ups (TSPU) and Rotational Stability (RS).Results: Before the intervention, the mean composite FMS™ score was 15.00±1.84 points and after the intervention was 16.64±1.39 (p<0.05). There were also statistically significant differences before and after the intervention in the DS (1.86±0.53 vs. 2.36±0.49, p<0.05) and ASLR (2.21±0.69 vs. 2.57±0.65, p<0.05). The number of dancers who scored 14 points or less on the FMS test before and after dynamic stretching warm-ups decreased from 50% to 0%. HS (r=0.63, p=0.01) and TPSU (r=0.79, p=0.01) were positively correlated with composite FMS scores before the intervention. After the intervention, positive correlations were observed between ASLR and composite FMS scores (r=0.68; p=0.01). Conclusions: Dynamic stretching warm-ups significantly improve functional movement patterns, including DS, ASLR, and composite FMS scores. It is important to use movement competency screenings in injury prevention programs.

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