Naslov
Foot morphology asymmetries in rhythmic gymnastics athletes

Autori
Kezić, Ana ; Macan, Iva ; Tomljanović, Mario

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
9th International Scientific Conference of Slovenian Gymnastics Federation / - , 2022, 11-23

ISBN
978-961-6733-24-3

Skup
9th International Scientific Conference of Slovenian Gymnastics Federation

Mjesto i datum
Ljubljana, Slovenija, 20.05.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
feet, ankle, preferred leg, elite gymnasts, plantar flexion, dorsal flexion

Sažetak
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which the foot and the ankle are loaded more than in any other sport. This especially happens because physical demands on a preferred leg increase significantly. This study aimed to evaluate the differences in foot morphology between the elite and sub-elite RG athletes, as well as to check for differences in feet measures between the dominant and non-dominant feet. Eighteen girls (11 years old) from one Croatian RG club participated in the research and were divided into two groups: the A program (elite) and the B program (sub-elite). Several feet morphology variables were measured for both left and right foot: range of motion in the ankle joint (plantar and dorsal flexion), rélevé height, and the Achilles tendon angle. The occurrence of pain and injuries was also documented. Results showed significant differences between A & B programs (elite and sub- elite athletes) in observed variables. Bonferroni’s post-hoc test revealed significant differences in right foot rélevé and left foot dorsal flexion. The only significant difference between left and right foot was found in the elite group of athletes in the dorsal flexion variable (p<0.01). A surprising result is that sub-elite gymnasts have significantly greater dorsal flexion results which suggest bigger ankle mobility. Hypermobility of the ankle in the KEYWORDS: 12 sub-elite group of subjects could be the cause, which is very common in gymnastics sport. A greater range of motion of the right leg may be associated with greater muscle length of the preferred leg.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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