Paper Summary

Methodology

The researchers employed a tool called the Flexitest to measure flexibility. This comprehensive assessment examines 20 different movements across seven major joints of the body, including the ankles, knees, hips, trunk, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. For each movement, a trained evaluator gently guides the joint to its maximum range of motion. This range is then compared to standardized diagrams and scored on a scale from 0 to 4, with 4 representing the highest degree of flexibility.

The scores from all 20 movements are then summed to create a “Flexindex” score, which ranges from 0 to 80 and represents the individual’s overall body flexibility. Following the initial assessment, the researchers…