Quadratus lumborum asymmetry is not isolated to the dominant side in junior cricket fast bowlers.

Abstract

Contrary to previous research, this study demonstrated that there was a similar distribution of QL asymmetry between the dominant and non-dominant side.

The presence of only dominant side asymmetry must therefore be questioned.

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Subjects

• Adolescent
• Anatomy, Cross-Sectional
• Child
• Functional Laterality
• Humans
• Lumbosacral Region
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Muscle, Skeletal
• Sports

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Authors

• Alex Kountouris
• Marc Portus
• Jill Cook

Publication date

2012-02-27

Journal

Journal topics

• Sports Medicine

Language

Eng.

Copyright

British journal of sports medicine

School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy., Burwood, Melbourne, VIC 3125, Australia. alex.kountouris [at] cricket.com.au

Release reference

Br J Sports Med. 2012 Mar;46(4):264-7

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