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Association between Inter-Limb Asymmetries in Lower-Limb Functional Performance and Sport Injury: A Systematic Review of Prospective Cohort Studies Guan, Yanfei; Bredin, Shannon S. D.; Taunton, Jack E.; Jiang, Qinxian; Wu, Nana; Warburton, Darren E. R.

Abstract

Background: Inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance has been associated with increased risk of sport injury; however, findings are not always consistent. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review on whether inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance can predict sport injury. Methods: Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and SportDiscus) were systematically searched for prospective cohort studies reporting the association between inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance and sport injury. Results: A total of 28 prospective cohort studies were included in the analyses. Collectively, the findings were highly inconsistent, and a clear statement on the association between each asymmetry and sport injury was difficult. Conclusions: Highly inconsistent findings make it difficult to create clear recommendations on the relationship between the inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance (power, muscle flexibility, and dynamic balance) and sport injury. The influence of potential factors (selection of tests/parameters, participant characteristics, definition of injury, and ways of calculating asymmetry) should be considered when using previous findings.

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Title
Association between Inter-Limb Asymmetries in Lower-Limb Functional Performance and Sport Injury: A Systematic Review of Prospective Cohort Studies
Creator
Guan, Yanfei; Bredin, Shannon S. D.; Taunton, Jack E.; Jiang, Qinxian; Wu, Nana; Warburton, Darren E. R.
Contributor
Physical Activity Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit (University of British Columbia); University of British Columbia. Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Date Issued
2022-01-12
Description
Background: Inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance has been associated with increased risk of sport injury; however, findings are not always consistent. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review on whether inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance can predict sport injury. Methods: Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and SportDiscus) were systematically searched for prospective cohort studies reporting the association between inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance and sport injury. Results: A total of 28 prospective cohort studies were included in the analyses. Collectively, the findings were highly inconsistent, and a clear statement on the association between each asymmetry and sport injury was difficult. Conclusions: Highly inconsistent findings make it difficult to create clear recommendations on the relationship between the inter-limb asymmetry in lower-limb functional performance (power, muscle flexibility, and dynamic balance) and sport injury. The influence of potential factors (selection of tests/parameters, participant characteristics, definition of injury, and ways of calculating asymmetry) should be considered when using previous findings.
Subject
sport injury; lower-limb asymmetry; functional performance; injury prediction
Genre
Article
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2022-02-23
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
CC BY 4.0
DOI
10.14288/1.0406635
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/80867
Affiliation
Education, Faculty of; Medicine, Faculty of; Non UBC; Kinesiology, School of; Medicine, Department of
Citation
Journal of Clinical Medicine 11 (2): 360 (2022)
Publisher DOI
10.3390/jcm11020360
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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