TY - JOUR PY - 2019// TI - Identification of risk factors for injury in women's collegiate gymnastics with the Gymnastics Functional Measurement Tool JO - PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation A1 - Ling, Daphne A1 - Sleeper, Mark A1 - Casey, Ellen SP - ePub EP - ePub VL - ePub IS - ePub N2 - INTRODUCTION: The Gymnastics Functional Measurement Tool (GFMT) is a series of 10 sport-specific tests that evaluates the physical fitness of female gymnasts. The standardized scoring system has been validated in a wide range of competitive level. To date, there is no screening tool to identify risk factors for injury in female gymnasts.

OBJECTIVE: To determine if the total score on the GFMT or the individual test components can identify female collegiate gymnasts who are at risk of developing an injury.

DESIGN: Prospective cohort study SETTING: Collegiate gymnastics training and competition facilities.

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