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Table 5 Significant inter-limb differences (p < 0.05) as identified in the analysis of characterising phases

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

Variable

Difference

Percentage of movement (%)

p value

Effect size

Drop landing

    

Hip abductor moment (Nm/kg)

D > ND

12-16

0.02

0.62

Pelvis contralateral lift (deg)

D > ND

53-100

0.04

0.66

Hurdle Hop

    

Pelvis contralateral drop (deg)

ND > D

1 - 100

0.02

0.88

Cut

    

Ankle internal rotation moment (Nm/kg)

ND > D

23-38

0.04

0.52

Ankle dorsiflexion (deg)

ND > D

78 - 94

0.01

0.57

  1. D: dominant; ND: non-dominant