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Asymmetry as a Foundational and Functional Requirement in Human Movement: From Daily Activities to Sports Performance

Asymmetry as a Foundational and Functional Requirement in Human Movement: From Daily Activities to Sports Performance

Afonso, José
Bessa, Cristiana
Pinto, Filipe

Paperback

Series: Springerbriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

Medical ReferenceTechnology & EngineeringSports General

ISBN10: 981152548X
ISBN13: 9789811525483
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Jan 4 2020
Pages: 35
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book describes the structural and functional asymmetries in human body movement by providing cases and examples using illustrations and easy-to-understand scenarios. Specifically, it adopts an evidence-based approach to demonstrate (i) the role of structural (e.g., bone dimensions) and functional (e.g., hemispheric dominance) asymmetries in the human body; (ii) the asymmetric nature of most daily activities (e.g., gait, mastication); (iii) the benefits of asymmetry for physical performance; and (iv) the role of asymmetry in preventing injury. More than just a scientific book, it bridges the gap between theory and practice, and includes practical examples and applications. The book appeals to academics and practitioners in the fields of kinesiology, human movement, sports sciences, strength and conditioning, and physiotherapy.

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