Conocimientos y aplicaciones de la movilidad articular en deportistas universitarios.

Abstract

Joint mobility is an essential component of physical performance and injury prevention, as it allows for an adequate range of motion and efficiency in sports activities. However, in the university setting, there is a lack of awareness regarding its importance, which results in training routines that rarely include specific mobility exercises. Furthermore, research has shown that limited hip range of motion increases the likelihood of injuries among soccer players, particularly in the lower extremities (Moreno Moraleda, 2023). Furthermore, it has been documented that mobility and flexibility programs improve joint range of motion and performance in strength disciplines such as powerlifting, highlighting the need to integrate these exercises into athletes’ training (Bolívar Valencia, 2024). Similarly, in adapted sports such as para-powerlifting, significant differences in mobility and strength have been found, requiring differentiated training strategies (Hincapié-Gallón, Zuluaga & García-Chaves, 2025). It has also been noted that joint hypermobility can increase the risk of shoulder injuries in athletes by up to three times, underscoring the importance of controlled and mindful mobility training (Liaghat et al., 2021). In summary, joint mobility remains an under-explored and underappreciated component in sports practice, which justifies the need to investigate what knowledge college athletes have on this topic and how they apply it in their routines, in order to guide training programs that promote injury prevention and athletic performance.