Symmetry/Asymmetry in Sport Biomechanics
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Life Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2025) | Viewed by 1558
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bio-mechanics & -energetics of natural human/comparative movement/locomotion; bio-mechanics & -energetics of assisted human movement/locomotion; portable devices for measuring physical activity & metabolic expenditure; research methods issues
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Interests: infrared thermography; physical activity; sport sciences; cognition and exercise; health behavior
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue entitled “Symmetry/Asymmetry in Sport Biomechanics” in the Symmetry journal’s Life Sciences section invites original research and review articles that explore the role of symmetry and asymmetry in sports biomechanics. Topics of interest include the biomechanical analysis of movement patterns, the impact of asymmetry on performance and injury risk, methods to assess and correct asymmetries and the influence of training on symmetry in athletes. Studies utilising advanced technologies such as motion capture, wearable sensors and machine learning to investigate symmetry and asymmetry in sports are particularly encouraged. This issue aims to deepen the understanding of how symmetry and asymmetry affect athletic performance and health, offering insights for coaches, trainers and healthcare professionals.
Prof. Dr. Luca Paolo Ardigò
Dr. Damiano Formenti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry
- asymmetry
- sports biomechanics
- movement analysis
- injury prevention
- performance optimization
- motion capture
- wearable sensors
- athletic training
- biomechanical assessment
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