Detección de disfunciones musculares en miembros inferiores mediante la aplicación del Single Leg Squat Test en deportistas de nivel competitivo de Raza Go Crossfit de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Lower limb dysfunctions increase the risk that an athlete suffers an injury that don’t let them train with regularity. The causes ofthese are due to the lack of specific muscle work practiced by crossfit athletes, to quantify and detect people who have dysfunctions, the Single leg squat test was applied. Objective: Evaluate the functionality of the lower limbs through the application of the Single Leg Squat Test to detect dysfunctions in athletes of the competitive level of Raza Go Crossfit in the city of Guayaquil. Methodology: This research study has a quantitativeapproach of descriptive non-probabilistic sample design of 31 athletes who practice crossfit in RazaGoCrossfit. Result: The results obtained in theSingle leg squat test indicate that 61.29% of the competitive level athletes of the Go Crossfit Race have a hip retroversion dysfunction and adduction or internal hip rotation in their right (dominant) leg. In addition to limitations in his ankle. Conclusion: The Single leg squat test is an effective method that allows to detect and qualify the level of dysfunctions in the lower limbs, also that limitations and hypermobility are related to increased risk of injury. Recommendation: It is recommended to work on strengthening of stabilizingmuscles and proprioception of the lower limbs parallel to crossfit training.