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Table 4 Significant inter-limb differences (p < 0.05) as identified in the discrete point analysis

From: Biomechanical symmetry in elite rugby union players during dynamic tasks: an investigation using discrete and continuous data analysis techniques

 

Dominant Mean (±SD)

Non-dominant Mean (±SD)

Difference

p value

Effect size

AI%

Drop landing

      

Pelvis contralateral drop(+)/lift(−) (deg)

−12.1 (4.0)

−8.9 (3.4)

3.2 (D > ND)

0.02

0.80

31

Hurdle Hop

      

Pelvis contralateral drop(+)/lift(−) (deg)

−1.4 (4.7)

3.1 (4.1)

4.5 (ND > D)

0.01

0.92

264

Cut

      

Ankle internal rotation moment (Nm/kg)

0.1(0.1)

0.2 (0.1)

0.1 (ND > D)

0.04

0.74

67

  1. AI: asymmetry index; D: dominant; ND: non-dominant