RELACIÓN DE LA EVERSIÓN DEL PIE DURANTE LA CARRERA EN ÁRBITROS CON Y SIN LESIÓN DERODILLA TOBILLO Y PIE

Abstract

This study evaluated the relationship between heel eversion (EDT) and lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries in soccer referees, a group that faces high physical demands due to the intensity and variability of their activity. With a sample of 101 professional referees (87 men and 14 women), a kinematic analysis was performed during running, finding that all participants presented EDT. The results did not reveal statistically significant relationships between WBS and previous or current knee and ankle injuries; however, a significant association was observed with current foot injuries, where a greater angle of WBS was related to a higher incidence of injury. Additional factors, such as overweight, age, and specific biomechanical characteristics of the foot, appear to influence injury risk, although not directly with WBS. These observations indicate that, although WBS is not a biomechanical determinant of musculoskeletal injury, variables such as plantar pressure and range of motion at different phases of stance during running could play an important role, especially in pathologies such as plantar fasciitis. The study also identified limitations, including heterogeneity in participant characteristics, such as age and weight. It is concluded that WBS is not an isolated predictor of injury in referees, and larger, homogeneous studies are suggested to validate these findings and delve into other risk factors.