Resumen
This 2024 study published in Symmetry investigates how lateral asymmetries in elite canoeists relate to their competitive performance. Results indicate that specific patterns of lower-limb strength and muscle contraction speed can predict performance levels, with a model explaining approximately 45% of the variability in canoe-specific performance. Lateral asymmetry is identified as a defining characteristic of elite canoeists due to the sport's unilateral nature.
La investigación sugiere que los entrenadores deben monitorear la asimetría lateral como una métrica clave del rendimiento. Gestionada dentro de los umbrales de élite, las asimetrías específicas de las extremidades inferiores y el core se asocian con un mayor éxito competitivo en la posición de rodillas en canoa.