Anterior component of Y‐Balance test is correlated to ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in futsal players: A cross‐sectional study
Camilo Zumbi Rafagnin, Arthur de Sá Ferreira, Gustavo Felicio Telles, Thiago Lemos, Dângelo José de Andrade Alexandre, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Restricted dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) could impact dynamic balance in sports. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dorsiflexion range of motion and the Y-Balance Test (YBT) in elite futsal players. METHODS: ) were included. DFROM was measured by the weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT). DFROM data were obtained using smartphone-based motion capture. The Pearson correlation coefficient verified the correlation between the variables. RESULTS: Dominant and nondominant leg ankle DFROM was significantly correlated with the anterior component of YBT (r = 0.27 and 0.51, respectively). The posteromedial component and the composite score of the YBT were also significantly correlated with nondominant leg ankle DFROM (r = 0.31 and 0.34, respectively)]. The other measures were not statistically significant. DFROM explained between 7% and 24% of the variation of the distances reached in the YBT. CONCLUSION: Dorsiflexion range of motion measured by weight bearing lunge test is positively correlated with dynamic balance in futsal players.