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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Limb Symmetry"”.
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Assessing Limb Symmetry using the Clinically Accessible loadsol®
Decreased gait symmetry has been correlated with an increased fall risk, abnormal joint loading and decreased functional outcomes. Therefore, symmetry is focused on in the rehabilitation of many patient populations. Currently, load based symmetry is collected using expensive and immobile devices …
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Exploring limb symmetry index for balance across a range of functional tasks.
Introduction: Body symmetry and functional reciprocity represent key components of normal movement (Lu & Chang 2012, Sadeghi et al 2000, Watkins 1999) making them essential components of clinical examination. To this end a limb symmetry index (LSI) of 80 – 90% of the unaffected limb has been …
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Differences in Movement and Loading Variability Between ACLR and Healthy Athletes During Bilateral and Unilateral Landings
… and bilateral landings while utilizing limb symmetry to understand between group differences. It was hypothesized that females with an ACLR would have greater variability compared to males with an ACLR and healthy female athletes. 40 ACLR and 67 healthy athletes were asked to complete …
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COMPARISON OF CLINICAL VERSUS MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS IN DETECTING LOWER LIMB ASYMMETRIES ASSOCIATED WITH A SECOND ACL INJURY
… and mechanical measures in detecting lower limb asymmetries associated with second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.<strong> Background: </strong>Knee extension moment (KExtM) asymmetry is predictive of second ACL injury. Evaluation of clinical return to sport tests to assess and …
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An Insight into the acceptable use and assessment of lower-limb running prostheses in disability sport.
… to knowledge by investigating the use of lower-limb running prostheses in competition by trans-tibial amputees. A novel study using a mixed method approach has investigated the nature, use and assessment of lower-limb running prostheses. It has proposed that the unchecked introduction of such …
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Comparison of lower extremity strength and strength symmetry among U.S. Ski Team sports
… Purpose: Compare lower extremity strength limb symmetry index (LSI) and relative strength (RS) among alpine, mogul, and aerials ski competitors. Methods: Archival data from 156 males and females from the U.S. Ski Team at Olympic, World Cup, and national levels were analyzed to compare RS …
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Assessing Symmetry in Landing Mechanics During Single-Leg and Bilateral Tasks in Healthy Recreational Athletes
… athletes. PURPOSE: To quantify side-to-side symmetry in secondary injury predictors in healthy athletes and compare these metrics to those measured in previous cohorts of ACL-R patients, as well as to assess differences in these metrics between two landing tasks and between sexes. METHODS: 60 …
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A kinanthropometric analysis of accurate and inaccurate kickers: Implications for kicking accuracy in Australian football
… anthropometrics, segmental masses of the lower limbs, unilateral and bilateral lower-body strength, and lower limb kinematics during the drop punt. Study one established a standardised and reliable body positioning and scan analysis model using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) to …
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Is the upper quarter Y-Balance test a useful measure to determine upper limb loading response in female competitive gymnasts after upper extremity injury?
… provided real-time data during the handstand. Limb symmetry index (LSI), a measure that compares performance between extremities, was calculated using YBT-UQ composite scores and two pressure measurements, peak pressure and time-to-peak pressure. Statistical analysis of the relationship between …
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Does Psychological Readiness Affect Jump Biomechanics Across the Continuum of Care Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?
… time of return to sport and 6 weeks later. The limb symmetry indices (LSIs) between the involved limb and the uninvolved limb were calculated for lower extremity (LE) joint moments and ground reaction force (GRF). Repeated measures ANOVAs were performed to analyze the collected kinetic data with …
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Asymmetries within elite youth soccer players: an investigation into the impact of soccer-specific loading
… soccer can influence the development of interlimb asymmetries and propose a holistic approach to reduce these asymmetries. The literature review provides a comprehensive review of the physical and technical demands of youth soccer and how they contribute to asymmetrical loading and adaptation …
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Functional recovery at discharge from rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
… at discharge from rehabilitation. The LSI (limb symmetry index) is used to assess the performance of the injured limb compared the non-injured limb as a percentage score according to the performance, however, non-injured leg weakness could overestimate the injured leg performance. The …
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Impact of Surface Stiffness on Lower Limb Stiffness and Symmetry During Gait
… athletic tasks or everyday tasks, balance and symmetry is needed. Symmetry is the perfect balance and correspondence of the body or parts of the body. This concept has often been used to evaluate the normality of movements. Limb symmetry, specifically, is the equal actions of the lower limbs …
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Factors that influence the performance of hop tests
… tests and to describe reference values for the limb symmetry index (LSI) for hop tests and isokinetic muscle strength tests for recreationally healthy participants. However, the main reason behind conducting this study was to identify whether one leg’s performance can define the other and to …
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Sitting, Standing and Starting: Detailing Postural Control and Gait Anticipation for Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
… to distribute weight evenly between their lower limbs. This often contributes to poor postural control and 'favoring' of their uninvolved side for stability during balance and gait. Much is still unknown about the biomechanical characteristics of asymmetry in the lower limbs. There are a few …
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Strength and power assessment in rehabilitation: profiling the athlete’s return to sport journey following ACL reconstruction
… quadriceps peak torque of the involved limb, SLCMJ height and Reactive Strength Index modified (RSImod) were reduced following ACL reconstruction, even after the completion of rehabilitation. No significant reductions in bilateral CMJ height, RSImod and relative peak power were indicated …