[Kinematic and kinetic features of normal level walking in athletes with tightness of gastrocnemius-soleus complex: more than a sagittal plane alteration]

ABSTRACT

Background: A shortened Gastrocnemius soleus underlies many biomechanical interactions which is a contributing factor to the development of movement impairment syndromes. So, the present study was done to assess the impact of shortened gastrocnemius soleus muscle on kinetic and kinematic variables in athletes to identify the compensatory movement patterns done in system. Knee and ankle torque, range of motion and ground reaction forces recorded by gait analysis system. Independent T test was used to compare parameters between two groups