Comparison of FMS Tests and Digital Goniometer Measurement Values in U15 Age Category Football Players in TRNC
This study aims to evaluate the physical abilities of U15 age category football players in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Functional Movement Screening (FMS) tests and digital goniometer measurement values of the football players who voluntarily participated in the study and did not have any injury history were compared. The findings show that there are statistically significant differences between the angles of movement such as hip flexion, extension, abduction, internal rotation and external rotation in various movement tests (deep squat, high stepping, single line lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight leg lift, trunk stability push-ups, rotation stability).
These results reveal that football players may vary in certain movements according to their positions and physical abilities, and these differences may have an impact on their performance. The research provides an important basis for understanding the physical characteristics of young footballers and optimizing their training programs accordingly. Such studies play a critical role in developing more personalized training and rehabilitation strategies for athletes to improve their performance and reduce the risk of injury.