Valoración de la dorsiflexión de los basquetbolistas en la Federación Deportiva de Santa Elena utilizando los test de Lunge y Silfverskiold.

Abstract

Introduction: Ankle dorsiflexion consists of the movement that minimizes the angle between the leg and the foot in which the fingers approach the shin. Objective: To determine the dorsiflexion of the ankle of basketball players using the Lunge and Silfverskiold tests to verify the limitation of their sports performance. Materials and methods: This research have a quantitative approach, descriptive scope, cross-sectional. The instruments implemented for the ankle dorsiflexion variable are the goniometer, while in the evaluation variable with the Lunge and Silfverskiold tests they are the reflective tape, the goniometer and inclinometer. The medical history was also used. Results: When applying the Lunge test it was derived that 94.44% of basketball players have a higher incidence in the right ankle, which determines a chronic limitation. On the other hand, with the application of the Silfverskiold test and by placing the participants in the sitting and supine positions, right side in knee flexion, it was determined that 94.44% present a positive test with discomfort at the calf level; however, with the knee extension plus dorsiflexion of the ankle, it was shown that 88.89% have a higher incidence of limitation on the right side, with a range that oscillates between 65 and 85°. Conclusions: It was determined that the exercise guide favors physiotherapists because in the shortest possible time they will be able to improve and maintain the degree of mobility of basketball players.