The Relationship Between Lower-Limb Asymmetry and Speed-Climbing Time: The Role of Muscle Thickness and Neural Activation.
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DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0052
Abstract: PURPOSE This study investigated lower-limb asymmetry in speed climbers and its relationship with climbing time while exploring the underlying mechanisms through muscle-thickness and activation. METHODS Nineteen speed climbers completed muscle-thickness measurements, single-leg countermovement-jump tests, and… read more here.
Keywords: limb asymmetry; muscle thickness; lower limb; climbing time ... See more keywords
Inter-limb asymmetry in youth elite soccer players: Effect of loading conditions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269695
Abstract: The presence of inter-limb asymmetries can influence strength performance and represent an injury risk factor for team sport athletes. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of changes in resistance loads using different assessment… read more here.
Keywords: body mass; inter limb; elite soccer; limb asymmetry ... See more keywords
Effects of 8-Week In-Season Contrast Strength Training Program on Measures of Athletic Performance and Lower-Limb Asymmetry in Male Youth Volleyball Players
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116547
Abstract: Strength training using high and lower load such as contrast training (CST) seems to be beneficial as it addresses larger adaptive reserves in youth athletes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: limb asymmetry; volleyball players; lower limb; performance ... See more keywords
Inter-Limb Asymmetry of Leg Stiffness in National Second-League Basketball Players during Countermovement Jumps
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DOI: 10.3390/sym14030440
Abstract: Assessment of the inter-limb asymmetry of leg stiffness is carried out using one-legged jumping tasks. However, the level of asymmetry may vary depending on the performance on one or both lower limbs. Therefore, the purpose… read more here.
Keywords: limb asymmetry; asymmetry leg; leg stiffness; inter limb ... See more keywords
The Effects of Drop Vertical Jump Task Variation on Landing Mechanics: Implications for Evaluating Limb Asymmetry
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DOI: 10.3390/sym16010090
Abstract: Limb asymmetry is an important consideration when evaluating rehabilitation progress or re-injury risk. The drop vertical jump (DVJ) task is commonly used to assess landing mechanics; however, the extent to which task setup influences limb… read more here.
Keywords: task; limb asymmetry; landing mechanics; mechanics ... See more keywords