Characteristics of shoulder range of motion, muscle tightness, and streamlined body position in Japanese female para swimmers with unilateral forearm deficiency and in swimmers with vision impairment: a comparative cross-sectional study

• Published in: Journal of physical therapy science Vol. 37; no. 8; pp. 391 - 398
• Main Authors: Shimura, Keita, Yoshizawa, Tsuyoshi, Koizumi, Keisuke, Koga, Daiki, Nakata, Ayako, Aoki, Takaaki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.08.2025
• Subjects: Original; Physical performances; Congenital upper limb deficiency; Swimming

[Purpose] To compare the characteristics of shoulder range of motion (ROM), muscle tightness, and streamlined body position in female para swimmers with unilateral forearm deficiency (UFD) to those in swimmers with vision impairment (VI). [Participants and Methods] Female Japanese para swimmers with...