Comprehensive Lower Extremities Joints Range of Motion Profile in Futsal Players

The purposes of this study were to describe the lower extremities joints range motion (ROM) profile using a comprehensive approach in futsal players and examine potential player position (goalkeepers vs. outfield players), competitive level (first [top] division second division), number playing years, sex (males females), bilateral (dominant limb non-dominant limb) differences. A total 72 male 67 female elite from 11 clubs measured passive hip (flexion with knee flexed [HF KF ] extended KE ], extension [HE], abduction [HA], external [HER], internal [HIR] rotation), [KF]) ankle (dorsiflexion [ADF ]) ROMs. Bayesian inferences exploring differences between position, level, made. correlation analysis was conducted explore influence years on results showed no significant or related any average ROM score. However, statistically sex-related documented whereby reported higher values than their counterparts. Especially relevant proportions males (72%) teams engaged (61%) displaying limited HF Likewise, around 35% all restricted ADF In addition, approximately 21, 18, 22, 25% identified as having asymmetries (≥8°) for HA, HIR, HER, ROMs, respectively. Finally, did not report association measures (all r < 0.34). implications that these ROMs (abduction, rotation) (flexion) caused by practice may have physical performance injury risk warrant future research.