The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between range of motion, strength and limb alignment in young soccer players. Forty-seven young soccer players were evaluated for limb alignment with photogrammetry. Isometric strength was assessed with a strain gauge during leg curl and leg extension. Flexibility was measured using goniometry. Association between segmental asymmetry and strength were nonsignificant (-0.28<r<0.04; 0.61<p<0.96). However, significant Pearson`s correlations were found between segmental asymmetry and range of motion (-0.34<r<0.29; 0.02<p<0.05). It can be concluded that segmental asymmetry influences young soccer players range of motion.
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