Preference and torque asymmetry for elbow joint

Extensively unilateral recruitment for daily activities may determine performance asymmetries in favor of the preferred side eliciting functional adaptation. Our study evaluated asymmetries in elbow torque output between preferred and non-preferred limbs. Eighteen subjects performed maximal elbow fl...

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Published in:Motriz : Revista de Educação Física. Unesp 2012-06, Vol.18 (2), p.319-326
Main Authors: Carpes, Felipe Pivetta, Geremia, Jeam Marcel, Karolczak, Ana Paula Barcellos, Diefenthaeler, Fernando, Vaz, Marco Aurélio
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Language:English
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Summary:Extensively unilateral recruitment for daily activities may determine performance asymmetries in favor of the preferred side eliciting functional adaptation. Our study evaluated asymmetries in elbow torque output between preferred and non-preferred limbs. Eighteen subjects performed maximal elbow flexor and extensor isometric contractions at five different elbow joint angles (0º, 30º, 60º, 90º, 120º) and five different angular velocities (60, 120, 180, 240, 300º.s-1) on an isokinetic dynamometer. Higher flexor torque in favor of preferred arm was observed at 90º of flexion (p
ISSN:1980-6574
1980-6574
DOI:10.1590/S1980-65742012000200012