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Message posted 16/07/02:
"message to: Biomech-L subscribers
I am searching for any research relating to the influence of limb dominance
on kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during running (and also cycling
as a lesser priority).
Few studies make any note of dominance, or collect data from only dominant
limbs as determined by a simple functional task such as kicking a ball,
without offering any scientific justification for analysing data from only
one limb.
The notion of leg dominance is certainly clouded by the conflicting
functional demands placed upon the lower limb (Gabbard & Hart, 1996); i.e.
the demand for both mobility and stability, and thus the predominant
bilateral context in which most lower limb tasks are performed. As a result,
the literature is equivocal and contradictory as to which parameters
indicate dominance and how it can be determined. In sum, limb dominance can
be viewed from three different aspects (Clerke & Clerke, 2001):
-The relative preference for one limb in the execution of a unilateral task
(Annett, 1970; Peters, 1998);
-The greater skilfulness of one hand or leg in the performance of a tasks
(Gabbard & Hart, 1996; Peters, 1998);
-The greater strength and/or endurance of one limb, hand or foot (Bowman &
Katz, 1984; Chau et al., 1997; Dias, Bhowal, Wildin, & Thompson, 2001).
Limb dominance effects has been related to a number of lower limb injuries,
such as stress fractures. Thus, I am interested to read any studies that
have investigated within-subject between-limb differences in kinetics,
kinematics and muscle function during running or cycling.
Summary of responses to be posted."
-----
I wanted to let you know that I will be doing a study (actually a collection
of normal data) of 9-17 year olds to establish normal parameters for a 5-hop
test (each leg)as well as vertical jump (each leg and both). Rob Newton, my
advisor (an Aussie), suggested this, as there is no data for those ages. I
will be reporting values by limb dominance vs. either age or a weight/height
ratio. Working with children through puberty makes age grouping a concern,
at least to me.
Dr. Newton thinks it is a good candidate for publication, given the lack of
current data. Rob is not going to be around this fall however (he's coming
to Australia to set up a satellite campus), so Brenden Humphries (another
Aussie!!) will be advising me most of the time. I throw those names out
mainly because I know Rob has a reputation throughout the world in
biomechanics and Brenden was one of his students.
My data should help to predict when an athlete may return to play,
especially after an ACL and eventually may be helpful in predicting
susceptibility to ACL or other injury.
I would be interested in whatever information you receive from other list
members.
Thanks,
Steve Coffman
Masters degree candidate May 2003
Sports Biomechanics
Ball State University Muncie Indiana USA
-----
I have been doing some work recently related to bilateral asymmetries of the
lower extremity when performing a symmetrical lifting task. We performed a
literature review that extended beyond lifting due to the relative lack of
information in the area. Included here are the references we found that are
related to running and cycling. We also have a bunch more related to gait
if you are interested. Any chance I could get the complete references to
the articles you used in your Biomech-L posting? Some of those are not
familiar to me.
Cavanagh, P. (1987) The Biomechanics of Lower Extremity Action in Distance
Running. Journal of American Orthopedic Foot Society, vol. 7 no. 4, 197-217.
Daly, D. & Cavanagh, P. (1976) Asymmetry in Bicycle Ergometer Pedalling,
Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 8 no 3, 204-208.
Hamill, J., Bates, B., & Knutzen, K. (1984) Ground Reaction Force Symmetry
during Walking and Running. Research Quarterly for Exercise Sport, vol. 55
no. 3, 289-293.
Hintermeister, R., Hamill, J., & Slavin, M. (1991) Is the Assumption of
Symmetry for Power Calculations in Running Valid?. International Symposium
on Biomechanics in Sports: 9th: 1991 Iowa State University. 61-65.
Smak, W., Neptune, R. & Hull, M. (1999) The Influence of Pedaling Rate on
Bilateral Asymmetry in Cycling. Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 32, 899-906.
Vagenas, G. & Hoshizaki, B. (1988) Evaluation of Rearfoot Asymmetries in
Running with Worn and New Running Shoes. International Journal of Sport
Biomechanics, vol. 4, 220-230.
Vagenas, G. & Hoshizaki, B. (1992) A Multivariable Analysis of Lower
Extremity Kinematic Asymmetry in Running. International Journal of Sport
Biomechanics, vol. 8, 11-29.
Thanks in advance,
Raoul F. Reiser, II. PhD, CSCS
Health & Exercise Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Raoul.Reiser@CAHS.Colostate.edu
-----
You might be interested to see the few following papers. It might help you.
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Duhaime M. (2000). Contributions of lower limb muscle
power in gait of people without impairments. Physical Therapy 80(12): 1188-
1196.
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Prince F, Labelle H. (2000). Gait symmetry and limb
dominance in able-bodied gait. Gait & Posture 12(1): 34-45.
Allard P, Lachance R, Aissaoui R, Sadeghi H, Duhaime H. (1998). Men and
Women
able-bodied gait. In: Three-dimensional analysis of human locomotion. Edited
by
Allard P, Cappozzo A, Lundberg A and Vaughan CL. John Wiley and Sons p:
307-334.
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Duhaime M. (1997). Functional gait asymmetry in able-
bodied subjects. Human Movement Science 16: 243-258.
Good luck
Heydar Sadeghi., Ph.D.,
Research Center
Sainte Justine Hospital
Montreal, PQ
Canada
-----
You may have some luck looking into bilateral asymmetry research rather than
limb dominance and there should be a few references in the developmental
literature. For example Sutherland et al. (1980, J Bone and Joint Surg. 62A,
336-353) looked at the development of mature gait which usually includes
some assessment of bilateral symmetry.
Daly and Cavanagh (1976) also reported on bilateral asymmetry in cycling
(Med Sci Sports, 8, 204-208).
Hope these suggestions help
Nick Brown
-----
Although it does not focus on running or cycling, an nice review of
symmetry/limb dominance during gait is:
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Prince F, Labelle H. Symmetry and limb dominance in
able-bodied gait: a review
Gait and Posture 12 (2000) 34-45.
Hope this helps,
mike
Michael Madigan, PhD
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Engineering Science and Mechanics - MC 0219
Blacksburg, VA 24061
phone: (540) 231-1215
fax: (540) 231-4574
-----
check out the following:
Hintermeister, RA, J Hamill, MM Slavin, Is the Assumption of Symmetry
for Power Calculations in Running Valid? Int Soc for Biomech in Sports
(ISBS), Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, August, 1991.
This provided scientific justification for collecting kinematic data from
only one side in running.
Hope it helps,
Robert Hintermeister, PhD, FACSM
-----
Andrew Chapman
BPhty(Hons.)(UQ)
PhD Candidate
Department of Physiotherapy
The University of Queensland
St. Lucia, 4072, QLD, Australia.
and
Department of Physical Therapies
Australian Institute of Sport
P.O.Box 176
Belconnen, 2616, ACT, Australia.
email: andrewchapman@ozemail.com.au
phone: + 61 2 6214 7943
fax: + 61 2 6214 7953
mobile: + 61 438 115 605
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Message posted 16/07/02:
"message to: Biomech-L subscribers
I am searching for any research relating to the influence of limb dominance
on kinetics, kinematics and muscle function during running (and also cycling
as a lesser priority).
Few studies make any note of dominance, or collect data from only dominant
limbs as determined by a simple functional task such as kicking a ball,
without offering any scientific justification for analysing data from only
one limb.
The notion of leg dominance is certainly clouded by the conflicting
functional demands placed upon the lower limb (Gabbard & Hart, 1996); i.e.
the demand for both mobility and stability, and thus the predominant
bilateral context in which most lower limb tasks are performed. As a result,
the literature is equivocal and contradictory as to which parameters
indicate dominance and how it can be determined. In sum, limb dominance can
be viewed from three different aspects (Clerke & Clerke, 2001):
-The relative preference for one limb in the execution of a unilateral task
(Annett, 1970; Peters, 1998);
-The greater skilfulness of one hand or leg in the performance of a tasks
(Gabbard & Hart, 1996; Peters, 1998);
-The greater strength and/or endurance of one limb, hand or foot (Bowman &
Katz, 1984; Chau et al., 1997; Dias, Bhowal, Wildin, & Thompson, 2001).
Limb dominance effects has been related to a number of lower limb injuries,
such as stress fractures. Thus, I am interested to read any studies that
have investigated within-subject between-limb differences in kinetics,
kinematics and muscle function during running or cycling.
Summary of responses to be posted."
-----
I wanted to let you know that I will be doing a study (actually a collection
of normal data) of 9-17 year olds to establish normal parameters for a 5-hop
test (each leg)as well as vertical jump (each leg and both). Rob Newton, my
advisor (an Aussie), suggested this, as there is no data for those ages. I
will be reporting values by limb dominance vs. either age or a weight/height
ratio. Working with children through puberty makes age grouping a concern,
at least to me.
Dr. Newton thinks it is a good candidate for publication, given the lack of
current data. Rob is not going to be around this fall however (he's coming
to Australia to set up a satellite campus), so Brenden Humphries (another
Aussie!!) will be advising me most of the time. I throw those names out
mainly because I know Rob has a reputation throughout the world in
biomechanics and Brenden was one of his students.
My data should help to predict when an athlete may return to play,
especially after an ACL and eventually may be helpful in predicting
susceptibility to ACL or other injury.
I would be interested in whatever information you receive from other list
members.
Thanks,
Steve Coffman
Masters degree candidate May 2003
Sports Biomechanics
Ball State University Muncie Indiana USA
-----
I have been doing some work recently related to bilateral asymmetries of the
lower extremity when performing a symmetrical lifting task. We performed a
literature review that extended beyond lifting due to the relative lack of
information in the area. Included here are the references we found that are
related to running and cycling. We also have a bunch more related to gait
if you are interested. Any chance I could get the complete references to
the articles you used in your Biomech-L posting? Some of those are not
familiar to me.
Cavanagh, P. (1987) The Biomechanics of Lower Extremity Action in Distance
Running. Journal of American Orthopedic Foot Society, vol. 7 no. 4, 197-217.
Daly, D. & Cavanagh, P. (1976) Asymmetry in Bicycle Ergometer Pedalling,
Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 8 no 3, 204-208.
Hamill, J., Bates, B., & Knutzen, K. (1984) Ground Reaction Force Symmetry
during Walking and Running. Research Quarterly for Exercise Sport, vol. 55
no. 3, 289-293.
Hintermeister, R., Hamill, J., & Slavin, M. (1991) Is the Assumption of
Symmetry for Power Calculations in Running Valid?. International Symposium
on Biomechanics in Sports: 9th: 1991 Iowa State University. 61-65.
Smak, W., Neptune, R. & Hull, M. (1999) The Influence of Pedaling Rate on
Bilateral Asymmetry in Cycling. Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 32, 899-906.
Vagenas, G. & Hoshizaki, B. (1988) Evaluation of Rearfoot Asymmetries in
Running with Worn and New Running Shoes. International Journal of Sport
Biomechanics, vol. 4, 220-230.
Vagenas, G. & Hoshizaki, B. (1992) A Multivariable Analysis of Lower
Extremity Kinematic Asymmetry in Running. International Journal of Sport
Biomechanics, vol. 8, 11-29.
Thanks in advance,
Raoul F. Reiser, II. PhD, CSCS
Health & Exercise Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Raoul.Reiser@CAHS.Colostate.edu
-----
You might be interested to see the few following papers. It might help you.
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Duhaime M. (2000). Contributions of lower limb muscle
power in gait of people without impairments. Physical Therapy 80(12): 1188-
1196.
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Prince F, Labelle H. (2000). Gait symmetry and limb
dominance in able-bodied gait. Gait & Posture 12(1): 34-45.
Allard P, Lachance R, Aissaoui R, Sadeghi H, Duhaime H. (1998). Men and
Women
able-bodied gait. In: Three-dimensional analysis of human locomotion. Edited
by
Allard P, Cappozzo A, Lundberg A and Vaughan CL. John Wiley and Sons p:
307-334.
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Duhaime M. (1997). Functional gait asymmetry in able-
bodied subjects. Human Movement Science 16: 243-258.
Good luck
Heydar Sadeghi., Ph.D.,
Research Center
Sainte Justine Hospital
Montreal, PQ
Canada
-----
You may have some luck looking into bilateral asymmetry research rather than
limb dominance and there should be a few references in the developmental
literature. For example Sutherland et al. (1980, J Bone and Joint Surg. 62A,
336-353) looked at the development of mature gait which usually includes
some assessment of bilateral symmetry.
Daly and Cavanagh (1976) also reported on bilateral asymmetry in cycling
(Med Sci Sports, 8, 204-208).
Hope these suggestions help
Nick Brown
-----
Although it does not focus on running or cycling, an nice review of
symmetry/limb dominance during gait is:
Sadeghi H, Allard P, Prince F, Labelle H. Symmetry and limb dominance in
able-bodied gait: a review
Gait and Posture 12 (2000) 34-45.
Hope this helps,
mike
Michael Madigan, PhD
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Engineering Science and Mechanics - MC 0219
Blacksburg, VA 24061
phone: (540) 231-1215
fax: (540) 231-4574
-----
check out the following:
Hintermeister, RA, J Hamill, MM Slavin, Is the Assumption of Symmetry
for Power Calculations in Running Valid? Int Soc for Biomech in Sports
(ISBS), Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, August, 1991.
This provided scientific justification for collecting kinematic data from
only one side in running.
Hope it helps,
Robert Hintermeister, PhD, FACSM
-----
Andrew Chapman
BPhty(Hons.)(UQ)
PhD Candidate
Department of Physiotherapy
The University of Queensland
St. Lucia, 4072, QLD, Australia.
and
Department of Physical Therapies
Australian Institute of Sport
P.O.Box 176
Belconnen, 2616, ACT, Australia.
email: andrewchapman@ozemail.com.au
phone: + 61 2 6214 7943
fax: + 61 2 6214 7953
mobile: + 61 438 115 605
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