Foot and ankle deformity in young acrobatic and artistic gymnasts
Journal Title: Human Movement - Year 2015, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Purpose. The aim of the paper was to determine the occurrence of feet and ankle deformities in trampoline and artistic gymnasts. Methods. Ten acrobatic gymnasts (trampolinists) and 10 artistic gymnasts aged 6–14 years were recruited. The calcaneal-tibial (rearfoot) angle was determined as the angle of the upper calcaneal tendon and the longitudinal heel axis while Clarke angles were determined by podoscopy. Results. The trampolinists showed significantly greater medial angulation (calcaneal valgus) than the group of gymnasts. Right and left foot Clark’s angles in both the trampoline and artistic gymnasts were above 55°. Conclusions. Trampolinists exhibit significantly more pronounced calcaneal valgus than artistic gymnasts. The prevalence of foot and ankle deformities in both populations should be addressed by coaches in the gymnastics training of young children.
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Sobera , Małgorzata Sobera , Katarzyna Kleszyk
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP122796
- DOI 10.1515/humo-2015-0034
- Views 124
- Downloads 0
The impact of training on the 500 m rowing ergometer time and an assessment of the applied test’s relevancy
Purpose. The purpose of the conducted research was to determine the impact of training on the time spent covering a distance of 500 m on a rowing ergometer as well as an examination of the representativeness of the adopt...
Seasonal variations in the morphological and functional development of girls and boys aged 14–15
Purpose. During a biological year one can observe the effects of seasonal change on the number of functions and processes in the human organism. The rhythmical seasonal changes of a year are directly connected with a num...
METHODS AND MAGNITUDES OF RAPID WEIGHT LOSS IN JUDO ATHLETES OVER PRE-COMPETITION PERIODS
Purpose. The study aimed to analyse the methods and magnitudes of rapid weight loss (RWL) in judo team members in distinct periods before the biggest state competition in Southern Brazil. Methods. Twelve male judo athlet...
Gender-based dimorphism of aerobic and anaerobic capacity and physical activity preferences in deaf children and adolescents
Purpose. Research on the hearing impaired has revealed that the rate of change of physical fitness characteristics between both genders may be different than that of the hearing. The aim of the study was to verify the ge...
Prediction of VO2max based on age, body mass, and resting heart rate
Purpose. The aim of the present study was to develop a non-exercise regression model for predicting maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) using age, body mass, and resting heart rate as predictor variables. Methods. The VO2max...