Ankle joint flexibility affects undulatory underwater swimming speed

The movement of undulatory underwater swimming (UUS), a swimming technique adapted from whales, is mainly limited by human anatomy. A greater ankle joint flexibility could improve the imitation of the whale's flap of the fin and therefore enhance USS performance. The aim of this study was to in...

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Main Authors: Jessica Kuhn, Kirsten Legerlotz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.948034/full