Asymmetry as a Foundational and Functional Requirement in Human Movement: From Daily Activities to Sports Performance (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

Afonso, José/ Bessa, Cristiana/ Pinto, Filipe/ Ribeiro, Diogo/ Moura, Beatriz/ Rocha, Tiago/ Vinícius, Marcus/ Canário-Lemos, Rui/ Peixoto, Rafael/ Clemente, Filipe Manuel

ISBN 10: 981152548X / ISBN 13: 9789811525483

Published by Springer, 2020

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35 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.08 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Asymmetry as a Foundational and Functional Requirement in Human Movement: From Daily Activities to Sports Performance (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 981152548X
• ISBN 13: 9789811525483
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.09 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.