Comparison of different symmetry indices for the quantification of dynamic joint angles

ConclusionEven for healthy individuals, small asymmetries of movements were found and presented as reference values using 3 different symmetry indices for dynamic lower limb joint angles during 3 different movements. For the quantification of symmetrical movements differences between the joints, movements, and especially their interaction, are necessary to be taken into account. Moreover, a bias between the methods should be noted. The potential for each presented symmetry index to identify pathological movements or track a rehabilitation process was shown but has to be proven in further research.Trial registration: DRKS00025878.
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research