@article{2985024,
    title = "Bilateral asymmetries in male and female young elite fencers in relation to fencing performance",
    author = "Drakoulaki, V. and Kontochristopoulos, N. and Methenitis, S. and Simeonidis, T. and Cherouveim, E. and Koulouvaris, P. and Savvidou, O. and Tsolakis, C.",
    journal = "Isokinetics and Exercise Science",
    year = "2021",
    volume = "29",
    number = "2",
    pages = "113-121",
    publisher = "IOS Press BV",
    issn = "0959-3020, 1878-5913",
    doi = "10.3233/IES-202200",
    keywords = "adult;  article;  controlled study;  female;  gender;  hemispheric dominance;  jumping;  leg muscle;  lung;  male",
    abstract = "BACKGROUND: Data about lower extremities' strength and power asymmetries in fencers, and their relationships to fencing performance are limited and inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to investigate asymmetries, between dominant (D) and non-dom (ND) legs of elite young male and female fencers, in relation to performance in fencing specific tests. METHODS: Anthropometric characteristics, unilateral vertical-horizontal jumping, isokinetic strength, lunge and step lunge performances were evaluated in 16 male and 22 female elite fencers. RESULTS: Significant differences between genders were found for all anthropometric measurements (p< 0.05). No significant bilateral asymmetries and gender x laterality effects were observed (p> 0.05). Fencing performance was negatively correlated with the D leg's flexion/extension (F/E) ratio at 300°s (r:-0.564 to-0.619, p< 0.05). In addition, D leg's F/E ratio at 300°s was positively related to lung peak velocity and power in female fencers (r: 0.562-0.649; p< 0.05). Finally, only in female fencers, unilateral triple hop distance was significantly related to lung peak velocity and power (r: 0.442-0.500; p< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study suggest that the differential activation/movement pattern of the D and ND leg muscles do not lead to anatomical, dynamic and functional lower extremities asymmetries. © 2021-IOS Press. All rights reserved."
}