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This 10 module online course aims to take your understanding of asymmetry to new levels, the content of which is detailed below:

Module 1: Master Class: Lower Limb Asymmetries

In this module you will:

• Be provided with a framework that you can use in this and the other modules to improve your theoretical and practical knowledge around asymmetries
• Be introduced to the why for asymmetry testing and the many different types of asymmetry you can report on
• Key factors that you need to consider when planning your testing will be reviewed
• What can be determined as a meaningful asymmetry threshold will be discussed

Module 2: Assessment Zone 1: Lower Limb Asymmetries 

In this module you will:

• Flesh out the interlimb asymmetry framework introduced in the Masterclass
• Take a deeper dive into factors that can affect the reliability of your measures
• Be introduced into a variety of methods that are used to calculate asymmetry
• Strategies for meaningful interpretation of data will be discussed
• Finally a case study will be presented to assist your learning

Module 3: Assessment Zone 2: Force Plate Technology 

In this module you will.

• Forces and vectors
• What is a force platform?
• Technical considerations
• Why the need for force plates?
• What can force platforms measures?

Module 4: Assessment Zone 3: Bilateral and Unilateral Assessments

In this module you will:

• Be introduced to single vs double leg CMJ performance
• Reminded of the benefits of force plate technology
• The benefits of single and double leg CMJ are then explained
• A discussion of the variables to monitor ensues
• Finally, a discussion of some single and double leg data concludes this module

Module 5: Assessment Zone 4: Multi-directional and Multi-hop Assessments

In this module you will:

• Find out how much the different acyclic multidirectional jumps have in common.
• Whether there should be different limb asymmetry thresholds based on jump direction.
• Learn about cyclic multi-hop assessments and their reliability, validity and discriminative ability.
• Contemplate what tests you might include in a cyclic and acyclic multidirectional testing battery to give thorough insight into limb asymmetry and return to play readiness.

Module 6: Exercise Zone 1: Countermovement Jump

In this module you will:

• Learn about the different phases of the CMJ
• The many different variables that can be calculated during these phases will be briefly discussed
• A mini-exemplar case study of an ACL injured athlete will be introduced with an emphasis on the eccentric phase
• Finally, a number of exercises will be explained that can be used to address movement issues associated with each phase of the CMJ

Module 7: Exercise Zone 2: Countermovement Jump Advanced

In this module you will:

• Review the CMJ signal and examine phase deconstruction in more detail
• Examine the impulse-momentum relationship in relation to jumping
• Be introduced to the more important variables you should keep an eye on in each of the phases
• Explore the utility of the impulse asymmetry index
• Look at some exercises that align with the findings from each impulse asymmetry index

Module 8: Exercise Zone 3: Elastic Enhancement

In this module you will:

• Be briefly reminded of the various components that contribute to contractile and elastic force capability.
• Be introduced to the jumps that assess contractile and elastic contribution.
• Measures of elastic enhancement and eccentric utilization ratios will be discussed.
• Look at a case study and the many variables captured from a force plate to study asymmetry and eccentric enhancement.
• Some exercises to address various diagnoses will be detailed.

Module 9: Exercise Zone 4: Slow and Fast SSC Performance

In this module you will:

• Be briefly reminded of how you can use the three-component model to explain fast and stretch-shorten cycle (SSC) performance
• Be introduced to the jumps that assess slow and fast SSC performance
• The reactive strength index (RSI) will be discussed
• A small case study asymmetry assessment data will be introduced for soccer and cricket players
•  Some exercises to address various slow vs fast SSC diagnoses will be detailed

Module 10: Exercise Zone 5: Landing Diagnostics and Asymmetry Progression

In this module you will:

• Be briefly reminded of difference between eccentrics for propulsion and landing, highlighting the greater forces associated with landing
• Explore information around landing technique and diagnostics is reviewed
• Force plate landing diagnostics will be briefly introduced
• A program framework is provided for eccentric strengthening of landing.
• Thereafter loads of ideas and examples are given for multi-planar eccentric strengthening