Limb asymmetry in swimmers and its correlation with sprint performance

BackgroundInter-limb strength asymmetry is well-established as an injury risk factor, yet its relationship with athletic performance remains controversial and context-dependent. In swimming-a bilateral cyclical sport theoretically requiring symmetrical force production-the characteristics and perfor...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Physiology
Main Authors:	Jinjin Dai, Junjun Xu, Jianjun Lin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2026-04-01
Subjects:	inter-limb asymmetry isokinetic strength sex differences sprint swimming swimming performance
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2026.1809652/full