Competitive swimmers report muscle discomfort linked to lower limb flexibility issues, suggesting training improvements.
Competitive swimmers who reported posterior muscle discomfort during swimming showed poorer flexibility in the hamstrings and gastrocnemius, along with reduced ankle dorsiflexion, compared with those without discomfort. These findings may help guide injury prevention strategies and training planning.
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