A novel method for measuring asymmetry in kinematic and kinetic variables: The normalized symmetry index.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109531
Abstract: Gait and movement asymmetries are important variables for assessing locomotor mechanics in humans and other animals and as a predictor of injury risk and success of clinical interventions. The four indices used most often to… read more here.
Keywords: index; novel method; symmetry index; asymmetry ... See more keywords
Correlation between running asymmetry, mechanical efficiency, and performance during a 10 km run.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109913
Abstract: Running asymmetry is considered a matter of concern for performance and injury, but the association between asymmetry and performance remain unclear. There are different strategies to address asymmetries and its relationship with performance. Here we… read more here.
Keywords: efficiency; global symmetry; mechanical efficiency; symmetry index ... See more keywords
Side Differences Regarding the Limb Symmetry Index in Healthy Professional Athletes.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1171-2548
Abstract: Side differences in the limb symmetry index during hop tests have been rarely investigated in uninjured athletes. Unknown differences can result in false interpretation of hop tests and affect return to sport decision. Hypothesis was… read more here.
Keywords: symmetry index; hop; side differences; hop tests ... See more keywords
A Kinematic Symmetry Index of Gait Patterns Between Older Adults With and Without Low Back Pain
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002161
Abstract: Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. To investigate the symmetry index for limb support patterns in right limb–dominant older adults with and without low back pain (LBP). Summary of Background Data. The effects of bilateral asymmetry… read more here.
Keywords: symmetry index; gait; older adults; limb support ... See more keywords
Brain symmetry index predicts 3-month mortality in patients with acute large hemispheric infarction
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031620
Abstract: Quantitative electroencephalography data are helpful to predict outcomes of cerebral infarction patients. The study was performed to evaluate the value of brain symmetry index by quantitative electroencephalography in predicting 3-month mortality of large hemispheric infarction.… read more here.
Keywords: month mortality; symmetry index; mortality; brain symmetry ... See more keywords
Strides to Achieve a Stable Symmetry Index During Running.
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DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0194
Abstract: CONTEXT The quality of running mechanics is often characterized by limb pattern symmetry and used to support clinical decisions throughout the rehabilitation of lower-extremity injuries. It is valuable to ensure that gait analyses provide stable… read more here.
Keywords: index; strides required; symmetry index; running strides ... See more keywords