Why sports should embrace bilateral asymmetry: a narrative review

J Afonso, J Peña, M Sá, A Virgile, A García-de-Alcaraz… - Symmetry, 2022 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Asymmetry is ubiquitous in nature and humans have well-established
bilateral asymmetries in their structures and functions. However, there are (mostly …

The effects of training interventions on interlimb asymmetries: A systematic review with meta-analysis

F Bettariga, A Turner, S Maloney… - Strength & …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Interlimb asymmetries have been recently investigated in athletic populations. However, the
effects of training interventions on interlimb asymmetries have been scarcely examined …

Higher vertical jumping asymmetries and lower physical performance are indicators of increased injury incidence in youth team-sport athletes

A Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, R Milà-Villarroel… - The Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, A, Milà-Villarroel, R, Pujol-Marzo, M, Arboix-Alió, J, and
Bishop, C. Higher vertical jumping asymmetries and lower physical performance are …

Curve sprinting in soccer: relationship with linear sprints and vertical jump performance

I Loturco, LA Pereira, A Fílter, J Olivares-Jabalera… - Biology of …, 2020 - termedia.pl
We examined the relationships among linear speed, vertical jumping ability and curve sprint
(CS) performance. Moreover, the correlations between linear and curvilinear sprint velocities …

Validity and reliability of a flywheel squat test in sport

M Beato, A Fleming, A Coates… - Journal of sports …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The aims of this study were to examine the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the
flywheel (FW)-squat test. Twenty male amateur team sports athletes (mean±SD: age 23±3 …

Assessing limb dominance and Interlimb asymmetries over multiple angles during change of direction speed tests in basketball players

O Gonzalo-Skok, T Dos' Santos… - The Journal of Strength & …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Gonzalo-Skok, O, Dos' Santos, T, and Bishop, C. Assessing limb dominance and
interlimb asymmetries over multiple angles during change of direction speed tests in …

Ability of countermovement jumps to detect bilateral asymmetry in hip and knee strength in elite youth soccer players

HL Wrona, R Zerega, VG King, CR Reiter, S Odum… - Sports, 2023 - mdpi.com
Clinicians frequently assess asymmetry in strength, flexibility, and performance
characteristics as a method of screening for potential musculoskeletal injury. The …

On-court change of direction test: An effective approach to assess COD performance in badminton players

J Fernandez-Fernandez, I Loturco… - Journal of Human …, 2022 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The aim of this research was to assess the reliability of a specific change of direction test
(ie,“On-Court COD test”) in youth badminton players, evaluate the effect of age on On-Court …

Change-of-direction ability, linear sprint speed, and sprint momentum in elite female athletes: differences between three different team sports

TT Freitas, LA Pereira, PE Alcaraz… - The Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Freitas, TT, Pereira, LA, Alcaraz, PE, Comyns, TM, Azevedo, PHSM, and Loturco, I.
Change-of-direction ability, linear sprint speed, and sprint momentum in elite female …

Traditional and modified 5-0-5 change of direction test: Normative and reliability analysis

C Ryan, A Uthoff, C McKenzie… - Strength & Conditioning …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Change of direction (COD) ability is an important performance factor in many field and court
sports. A common COD maneuver is the 180-degree turn, which is commonly assessed …