title: The effect of stretching on the range of motion of the ankle joint in badminton players*.
abstract: The range of motion in the ankle joints were studied in two groups of badminton players during their training season. In one group, the exercise program consisted of tip-toe raising, whereas in the other group stretching exercise was added. The range of motion in the ankle joint in badminton players did not deviate from that of a control group. Both programs, stretching as well as regular exercise, increased the range of motion by approximatively 5 degrees during a 12-week period. No lengthening of the gastrocnemius muscle could be measured under maximal dorsiflexion from 30-35'. Too short or too tight a calf muscle does not explain the high incidence of Achilles tendon rupture and Achilles tendon pain in badminton players.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1983;5(2):74-77.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Henricson
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Larsson
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Olsson
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Westlin