Inter-limb muscle strength differences in female athletes of asymmetrical and symmetrical sports.

Background In physiotherapy, inter-limb muscle strength differences are clinically relevant for guiding a rehabilitation process following injury. However, such differences may already exist prior to injury. Asymmetrical sports like football or tennis often promote unilateral dominance, whereas symmetrical sports involve more balanced limb use. To account for these potential baseline differences, the purpose of this study was to investigate inter-limb muscle strength differences of lower extremity muscle groups in healthy females practicing asymmetrical and symmetrical sports. Methods Healthy, adult females prac…