Intraday Variation of Ankle Dorsiflexion in Short-Track Speed Skaters.

Purpose: Optimal ankle dorsiflexion range of motion plays a vital role in attaining the essential crouched posture necessary for excelling in speed skating. The purpose of this study was to determine how the ankle dorsiflexion angle evolves throughout a day of training and to identify the factors that influence this angle.

Methods: Thirty short-track speed skaters, from 2 teams, participated in this study.