Relationship between latent trigger points, lower limb asymmetry and muscle fatigue in elite short-track athletes

• Main Authors: Mariusz Konieczny (Author), Elżbieta Skorupska (Author), Przemysław Domaszewski (Author), Paweł Pakosz (Author), Marta Skulska (Author), Pablo Herrero (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Short-track speed skating movement involves asymmetric overloading of the lower left side of the body. The gluteus maximus fatigue limits the physical and mental athletic capacity to perform set tasks. A possible link between the presence of latent trigger points (LTrPs) and musc...