Performance asymmetries in lower limbs: Influence on linear sprint, muscle power, and reactive strength in basketball players
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The aim of this study was to know the existence of lower limb performance asymmetries and subsequently their relationship with sprint performance, muscle power and reactive strength in university basketball players. 13 university basketball players participated (Age: 19.6±1.7), the assessment of drop jump (30 cm) countermovement jump (CMJ) on one leg and sprint (10m) was performance. The variables of relative power, reactive force index. Height of the one-leg jump, and sprint speed were measured, a paired Studetnt’s t-test was performed to explore the asymmetries of the lower body. Pearson’s r for to determine the relationship between asymmetries and performance in sprint, muscle power and reactive strength index, was used the Z score for the individual analysis of the behavior of asymmetries and performance. The results show the existence of asymmetries in the lower body and a relationship between sprint, muscle power and reactive strength. In conclusion, the existence of asymmetries in university basketball players has a negative effect in sprint performance, muscle power and reactive force.
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