Start Date
17-6-2025 3:00 PM
End Date
17-6-2025 4:30 PM
Abstract
The aim of this study was to compare Functional Movement Score (FMS) and balance assessments after 6-week corrective exercise programs developed for hard-of-hearing and Deaf Individuals. 17 participants studying at Rochester Institute of Technology National Technical Institute for the Deaf with a total FMS score of 14 and above were divided into two groups as experimental (EG) (21.30±2.31 years) and control (CG) (27.71±10.29 years). Body mass index (BMI) was assessed using the FMS Test kit for FMS analysis, and balance was assessed using the Biodex balance device. The 6-week corrective exercise program significantly improved body composition, movement quality, and balance in EG compared to CG. FMS scores improved significantly [F(1,15) = 55.1, p < 0.001, ηp² = 0.786], with EG showing greater improvement (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = -3.04). Similarly, stability limits increased [F(1,15) = 13.45, p = 0.002, ηp² = 0.473], supporting EG (p < 0.001, Cohen's d = -1.69). However, not all stability measures changed significantly. Right foot stability and medial-lateral scores showed no significant time × group interaction, while left foot overall stability improved over time but did not differ between groups. Overall, the program effectively reduced body weight and BMI, improved quality of movement, and improved balance, with some stability measures showing limited improvements.
Key words: Corrective Exercise, Deaf, Functional Movement Screen, hard-of-hearing, postural stability, stability limit
Recommended Citation
Aksen, Pelin; Beach, Pamela; Lieberman, Lauren; Perreault, Melanie; and Flanagan, Sean, "Comparison of Functional Movement Screen and Balance Assessments After 6-Week Corrective Exercise Programs Developed for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals" (2025). International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness. 60.
https://sword.mtu.ie/isapa/2025/day2/60
Comparison of Functional Movement Screen and Balance Assessments After 6-Week Corrective Exercise Programs Developed for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals
The aim of this study was to compare Functional Movement Score (FMS) and balance assessments after 6-week corrective exercise programs developed for hard-of-hearing and Deaf Individuals. 17 participants studying at Rochester Institute of Technology National Technical Institute for the Deaf with a total FMS score of 14 and above were divided into two groups as experimental (EG) (21.30±2.31 years) and control (CG) (27.71±10.29 years). Body mass index (BMI) was assessed using the FMS Test kit for FMS analysis, and balance was assessed using the Biodex balance device. The 6-week corrective exercise program significantly improved body composition, movement quality, and balance in EG compared to CG. FMS scores improved significantly [F(1,15) = 55.1, p < 0.001, ηp² = 0.786], with EG showing greater improvement (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = -3.04). Similarly, stability limits increased [F(1,15) = 13.45, p = 0.002, ηp² = 0.473], supporting EG (p < 0.001, Cohen's d = -1.69). However, not all stability measures changed significantly. Right foot stability and medial-lateral scores showed no significant time × group interaction, while left foot overall stability improved over time but did not differ between groups. Overall, the program effectively reduced body weight and BMI, improved quality of movement, and improved balance, with some stability measures showing limited improvements.
Key words: Corrective Exercise, Deaf, Functional Movement Screen, hard-of-hearing, postural stability, stability limit