Inter-limb asymmetry: lessons learnt from 10 years of data collection in performance sport
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Bishop, C., Afonso, J. and Turner, A. 2026. Inter-limb asymmetry: lessons learnt from 10 years of data collection in performance sport. Journal of Human Kinetics. 103, pp. 5-14. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/224732
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | Inter-limb asymmetry: lessons learnt from 10 years of data collection in performance sport |
| Authors | Bishop, C., Afonso, J. and Turner, A. |
| Abstract | For years, inter-limb asymmetry data has been reported in performance science and injury rehabilitation literature, together with routine monitoring in professional practice. Intuitively, many practitioners are almost ‘hard-wired’ to think that if a sizable inter-limb asymmetry presents itself, then something must be done to correct it. However, before any attempt is considered regarding trying to alter the magnitude of asymmetry, practitioners and researchers must first better comprehend the associated challenges and pitfalls of inter-limb asymmetry data. Once these are understood, a series of robust and pragmatic principles are proposed to enhance the utility of asymmetry data, which in turn, should help to ensure that appropriate due-diligence is undertaken, serving to guide subsequent decision-making when considering this metric. |
| Keywords | side-to-side differences; performance sport; injury rehabilitation; athletic performance |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
| Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
| Publisher | Termedia Publishing |
| Academy of Physical Education | |
| Journal | Journal of Human Kinetics |
| ISSN | 1640-5544 |
| Electronic | 1899-7562 |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 19 Jul 2026 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Submitted | 29 May 2026 |
| Accepted | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Deposited | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Output status | Published |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
| Copyright Statement | Articles published in the Journal of Human Kinetics are licensed under an open access Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. |
| Web address (URL) | https://johk.pl/?p=10165 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/224732 |
| Language | English |
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