Relationship between ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and sprinting and jumping ability in young athletes.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
; 39: 43-49, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate the relationship between predicted risk of injury based on the dichotomous classification of the weight-bearing lunge (WBL) test scores and variables related to jumping and sprinting ability in young athletes. Furthermore, to compare the impact of the classical dichotomous classification versus a more specific quartile subdivision of the WBL test scores on the explored variables.DESIGN:
Cross-sectional study.PARTICIPANTS:
125 healthy athletes (mean age 10.38 (SD = 2.28) years) were recruited. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Ankle dorsiflexion was evaluated with the WBL test, jumping distance with the standing long jump (SLJ) test, and maximal running speed with the 14-m and 28-m sprint test.RESULTS:
Athletes with WBL test scores lower than 10 cm exhibited significantly poorer results for the SLJ test as well as lower 14-m and 28-m sprint times than those with WBL test scores higher than 10 cm (p < 0.05). Likewise, when WBL test scores were subdivided by quartiles, a positive trend between range of motion and improved performance was shown.CONCLUSIONS:
Reduced ankle dorsiflexion mobility may affect sprinting and jumping ability in young athletes. In addition, a more detailed classification of ankle restriction by quartiles is proposed in this study in order to prevent injury and enhance athletic performance.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Corrida
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Amplitude de Movimento Articular
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Articulação do Tornozelo
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Bodyw Mov Ther
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA FISICA
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TERAPEUTICA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha