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- Discusses the role of structural and functional asymmetries in the human body
- Describes the asymmetric nature of most daily activities
- Examines the benefits of asymmetry for physical performance
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
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Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
José Afonso, Cristiana Bessa
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Fitness Hut Club, Rio Tinto, Portugal
Filipe Pinto
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Fitrainer, Celorico de Basto, Portugal
Diogo Ribeiro
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ME Development Clinic, Guimarães, Portugal
Beatriz Moura
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Master Science Lab, São Félix da Marinha, Portugal
Tiago Rocha, Marcus Vinícius
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University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Rui Canário-Lemos, Rafael Peixoto
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Instituto de Telecomunicações, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Caste, Melgaco, Portugal
Filipe Manuel Clemente
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Asymmetry as a Foundational and Functional Requirement in Human Movement
Book Subtitle: From Daily Activities to Sports Performance
Authors: José Afonso, Cristiana Bessa, Filipe Pinto, Diogo Ribeiro, Beatriz Moura, Tiago Rocha, Marcus Vinícius, Rui Canário-Lemos, Rafael Peixoto, … Filipe Manuel Clemente
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2549-0
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-2548-3Published: 04 January 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-2549-0Published: 03 January 2020
Series ISSN: 2191-530X
Series E-ISSN: 2191-5318
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: V, 35
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations
Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology