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01-06-2020 | Original Article

Relationship between lower limb asymmetry and judo-specific test performance

Authors: Rafael Lima Kons, Fernando Diefenthaeler, Lucas B. R. Orssatto, Raphael Luiz Sakugawa, Jorge Nelson da Silva Junior, Daniele Detanico

Published in: Sport Sciences for Health | Issue 2/2020

Abstract

Purpose

This study aimed to verify the relationship between bilateral lower limb asymmetry and performance in the Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT).

Methods

Twelve male judo athletes (23.0 ± 3.9 years) participated in this study. Athletes first performed ultrasonography assessments and unilateral countermovement jumps (CMJ), and 48 h after they performed the SJFT. A t test was used to compare stronger and weaker limbs and Pearson’s correlation was used between asymmetry level and SJFT performance (α = 5%).

Results

Our data showed higher values for stronger limb than weaker limb for echo intensity (EI) and muscle thickness (MT) in the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis. Negative correlation was observed between jump height asymmetry and SJFT number of throws (r = − 0.68, p = 0.014), peak velocity asymmetry and third series of SJFT (SJFT_30B) (r = − 0.58, p = 0.045), while large positive correlation was observed for maximal force and jump height asymmetry with SJFT index (r = 0.50, p = 0.044; and r = 0.58, p = 0.038, respectively). For ultrasound variables, negative correlation was observed between EI in the vastus lateralis asymmetry and SJFT_30B (r = − 0.59, p = 0.041).

Conclusion

We conclude that bilateral lower limb asymmetry in unilateral CMJ and EI of vastus lateralis have negative influence in SJFT performance.

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Title: Relationship between lower limb asymmetry and judo-specific test performance
Authors: Rafael Lima Kons
Fernando Diefenthaeler
Lucas B. R. Orssatto
Raphael Luiz Sakugawa
Jorge Nelson da Silva Junior
Daniele Detanico
Publication date: 01-06-2020
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Sport Sciences for Health / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 1824-7490
Electronic ISSN: 1825-1234
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-019-00606-5

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Relationship between lower limb asymmetry and judo-specific test performance

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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