On appraisal , the MCS , M4-MS , and SIMS seem to provide the most practical value for assessing movement quality as they provide the strongest reports of developmental rigor and an identifiable evidence base .
In addition , considering the evidence provided , these tools may have the strongest potential for identifying performance capabilities and guiding exercise prescription in athletic and sport-specific population
Abstract Bennett , H , Davison , K , Arnold , J , Slattery , F , Martin , M , and Norton , K. Multicomponent musculoskeletal movement assessment tools : a systematic review and critical appraisal of their development and applicability to professional practice .
J Strength Cond Res 31(10 ) : 2903–2919 , 2017—Multicomponent movement assessment tools have become commonplace to measure movement quality , proposing to indicate injury risk and performance capabilities .
Despite popular use , there has been no attempt to compare the components of each tool reported in the literature , the processes in which they were developed , or the underpinning rationale for their included content .
As such , the objective of this systematic review was to provide a comprehensive summary of current movement assessment tools and appraise the evidence supporting their development .
The Relationship Between Core Stability and Performance in Division I Football Players
Nesser , TW , Huxel , KC , Tincher , JL , and Okado , T. The relationship between core stability and performance in Division I football players . J Strength Cond Res 22(6):1750 - 1754 , 2008-The purpose of this study was to identify relationships between core stability and various strength and power variables in strength and power athletes . National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football players ( height 184.0 ± 7.1 cm , weight 100.5 ± 22.4 kg ) completed strength and performance testing before off-season conditioning .  Subjects were tested on  three strength variables ( one-repetition maximum [ 1RM ] bench press , 1RM squat , and 1RM power clean ) , four performance variables ( countermovement vertical jump [ CMJ ] , 20- and 40-yd sprints , and a 10-yd shuttle run ) , and core stability ( back extension , trunk flexion , and left and right bridge  ) . Significant correlations were identified between total core strength and 20-yd sprint ( r = −0.594 ) , 40-yd sprint ( r = −0.604 ) , shuttle run ( r = −0.551 ) , CMJ ( r = 0.591 ) , power clean/body weight ( BW ) ( r = 0.622 ) , 1RM squat ( r = −0.470 ) , bench press/BW ( r = 0.369 ) , and combined 1RM/BW ( r = 0.447 ) ; trunk flexion and 20-yd sprint ( r = −0.485 ) , 40-yd sprint ( r = −0.479 ) , shuttle run ( r = −0.443 ) , CMJ ( r = 0.436 ) , power clean/BW ( r = 0.396 ) , and 1RM squat ( r = −0.416 ) ; back extension and CMJ ( r = 0.536 ) , and power clean/BW ( r = 0.449 ) ; right bridge and 20-yd sprint r = −0.410 ) and 40-yd sprint ( r = −0.435 ) , CMJ ( r = 0.403 ) , power clean/BW ( r = 0.519 ) and bench press/BW ( r = 0.372 ) and combined 1RM/BW ( r = 0.406 ) ; and left bridge and 20-yd sprint ( r = −0.376 ) and 40-yd sprint ( r = −0.397 ) , shuttle run ( r = −0.374 ) , and power clean/BW ( r = 0.460 ) . The results of this study suggest that core stability is moderately related to strength and performance . Thus , increases in core strength are not going to contribute significantly to strength and power and should not be the focus of strength and conditioning
On appraisal , the MCS , M4-MS , and SIMS seem to provide the most practical value for assessing movement quality as they provide the strongest reports of developmental rigor and an identifiable evidence base .
In addition , considering the evidence provided , these tools may have the strongest potential for identifying performance capabilities and guiding exercise prescription in athletic and sport-specific population
Abstract Bennett , H , Davison , K , Arnold , J , Slattery , F , Martin , M , and Norton , K. Multicomponent musculoskeletal movement assessment tools : a systematic review and critical appraisal of their development and applicability to professional practice .
J Strength Cond Res 31(10 ) : 2903–2919 , 2017—Multicomponent movement assessment tools have become commonplace to measure movement quality , proposing to indicate injury risk and performance capabilities .
Despite popular use , there has been no attempt to compare the components of each tool reported in the literature , the processes in which they were developed , or the underpinning rationale for their included content .
As such , the objective of this systematic review was to provide a comprehensive summary of current movement assessment tools and appraise the evidence supporting their development .