José Afonso

Cristiana Bessa

Filipe Pinto

Diogo Ribeiro

Beatriz Moura

Tiago Rocha

Marcus Vinícius

Rui Canário-Lemos

Rafael Peixoto

Filipe Manuel Clemente

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.

From Daily Activities to Sports Performance

Asymmetry as a Foundational and Functional Requirement in Human Movement

Filipe Pinto

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