SEGMENTAL ASYMMETRY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH LOWER LIMB STRENGTH AND RANGE OF MOTION IN YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS

Authors

  • Pedro Forte
  • Tiago M. Barbosa
  • Jorge E Morais
  • António Reis

Keywords:

strength, flexibility, posture, young, soccer

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between range of motion, strength and limb alignment in young soccer players. Forty-seven young soccer players were evaluated for limb alignment with photogrammetry. Isometric strength was assessed with a strain gauge during leg curl and leg extension. Flexibility was measured using goniometry. Association between segmental asymmetry and strength were nonsignificant (-0.28

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Published

2016-05-05

Issue

33 International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports (2015)

Section

Coaching and Sports Activities

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