Range of Motion of the Lower Limb and Its Relationship With the Onset of Posterior Muscle Discomfort in Competitive Swimmers

Key Points

• The study investigates how lower limb range of motion relates to muscle discomfort in competitive swimmers.
• Comparison of flexibility measurements in swimmers with and without posterior muscle discomfort.
• Assessment of hamstrings and gastrocnemius flexibility.
• Measurement of ankle dorsiflexion range.
• Swimmers with discomfort had poorer flexibility in hamstrings and gastrocnemius.
• Reduced ankle dorsiflexion was observed in swimmers reporting discomfort.
• These findings indicate a link between flexibility and muscle discomfort.

Abstract