Movement Podcast Asymmetries: When They’re Normal vs. When They Become a Risk Factor
Feb 5, 2026
They break down anatomical, functional, and developmental asymmetries and when each matters. They cover sport-specific vs risky imbalances and which impairments to watch like ankle dorsiflexion and grip. Practical screening, simple corrective drills, daily calibration flows, and programming strategies to prevent asymmetries from worsening are highlighted.
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Three Types Of Asymmetry
- Asymmetry comes in three forms: anatomical, functional, and developmental.
- Not all asymmetries are bad; context and severity determine risk.
Protect, Don’t Perfect
- Don't expect to fully correct sport-driven asymmetries; prioritize preventing them from worsening.
- Adjust training to limit progression rather than erase the adaptation.
Watch Dorsiflexion And Grip
- Monitor ankle dorsiflexion and grip strength and avoid large left-right differences.
- Treat >10% strength differences and small speed-related gaps as meaningful risk factors.
