Sex Differences in Magnitude and Direction of Interlimb Asymmetries in Eccentric Hip Abduction Strength

Authors

  • Kathrine Cady School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, UK & School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Institute of Sport, De Havilland Campus, Hertfordshire, UK
  • Mark De Ste Croix School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, UK
  • Martine Deighan School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, UK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v5i1.317

Keywords:

Asymmetries, Hip abduction, Eccentric strength

Abstract

Objectives: This study had three aims 1) explore the relationship between eccentric hip abduction (HABd) and magnitudes of asymmetry in males and females, 2) determine the effect of sex on magnitude of asymmetry and 3) investigate the association of sex on direction of asymmetry. Participants: 61 athletes (39 males, 22 females) participating in multidirectional sports. Main outcome measures: Eccentric HABd strength was tested in both legs for all participants using an eccentric break test with a Handheld dynamometer (HHD).  Results: A statistically significant weak positive relationship was found between HABd strength and magnitude of asymmetry in males only.  Females demonstrated statistically significant higher magnitude of asymmetry values (15.3%) compared to males (9.8%) (p=0.1). There was no association between sex and direction of asymmetry (absolute:  χ2(1) = .24, p = .62, adjusted: χ2(1) = 1.15, p = .28).  Conclusion: Female athletes are likely to have greater eccentric HABd asymmetry, but it is not know how this influences performance or injury risk.

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Author Biographies

  • Mark De Ste Croix, School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, UK

    Professor Mark De Ste Croix BA (Ed), PhD, CSci

    Professor of Paediatric Sport and Exercise

    School of Natural, Social and Sport Sciences

  • Martine Deighan, School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester, UK

    Dr Martine Deighan

    Senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

    School of Natural, Social and Sport Sciences

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Published

2025-05-02

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Strength and Conditioning

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Cady, Kathrine, Mark De Ste Croix, and Martine Deighan. 2025. “Sex Differences in Magnitude and Direction of Interlimb Asymmetries in Eccentric Hip Abduction Strength”. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.47206/ijsc.v5i1.317.