Did you know there are at least ten different equations for calculating athlete asymmetries? As Dr Chris Bishop previously discussed for Global Performance Insights, we face a 'Calculation Conundrum' when trying to quantify an asymmetry from athlete performance testing in sports science.
In the video below, I discuss asymmetries in more detail, including all the 'Calculation Conundrum' equations and why it matters whether you're conducting a bilateral or unilateral test with your athletes:
This video is part of our sports science athlete testing series with VALD Performance, in which I discuss common athlete tests, best practice testing protocols, metrics and data analysis, key scientific research, and test strengths and limitations.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Athlete Asymmetry Testing
00:58 Intralimb vs Interlimb Asymmetries
05:48 The Calculation Conundrum: Different Ways to Calculate Asymmetry
11:37 Today's Sponsor: VALD Performance's ForceDecks
12:20 Choosing the Right Asymmetry Calculation for Bilateral vs Unilateral Tests 19:05 Adding Direction to the Asymmetry Calculation
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