Association between Inter-Limb Asymmetries in Lower-Limb Functional Performance and Sport Injury: A Systematic Review of Prospective Cohort Studies.
J Clin Med
; 11(2)2022 Jan 12.
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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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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
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Revista:
J Clin Med
Año:
2022
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Article
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Canadá