Balance Risk

Balance Risk

 Moderate Risk

A "red light" moderate risk icon/bar for a Balance Risk Stat means that your player performed in a concerning range of asymmetry (left or right dominance) according to current research.  This is more concerning if all three balance stats are red or yellow, and especially concerning if all three stats are red.  If you have a "red light" for only one stat, don’t immediately worry as there are times when the data collection conditions aren’t ideal, such as the presence of a blister on the bottom of a player's foot. Such variables can be sorted out after multiple testing sessions as a pattern emerges.  However, it may be worth bringing your data to a health professional such as a trusted physical therapist or sports chiropractor for further evaluation.  Please read further details on asymmetry below. 

 Slight Risk

A "yellow light" slight risk icon/bar for a Balance Risk Stat means that your player performed in a slightly concerning range of asymmetry (left or right dominance) according to current research.  This is more concerning if all three balance stats are yellow, which may demonstrate a pattern of asymmetry.  In the case only one stat is yellow, you may choose not to take action and see if more balance (symmetry) is reflected in future testing results.  If all three stats are yellow, it may be worth bringing the data to a health professional such as a trusted physical therapist or sports chiropractor for further evaluation.  Please read further details on asymmetry below. 

 No Issue

A "green light" no issue icon/bar for a Balance Risk Stat means that your player performed in a range that current research has shown to be a very low concern, indicating healthy balance (symmetry). Test each season to confirm continued symmetry within a safe range. However, a "green light" does not guarantee an injury-free season, as there is always risk of injury in any sport. 

Facts about Asymmetry

Asymmetry is indicated by Left and/or Right Dominance in the Balance Risk Stats section of your report. The presence of "red light" or "yellow light" levels of asymmetry may indicate bad movement characteristics but does not predict an injury for the athlete.  Injuries cannot be completely prevented but asymmetry indicates a higher risk of a future injury and allows the player to take proactive steps to help lower that risk, such as sharing your results with an athletic trainer or sports chiropractor.

In addition to indicating a higher risk of future injury, a high level of asymmetry can mean a few other things:  

  1. A previous injury may require additional physical therapy before returning to play.
  2. The need for additional strength and conditioning.
  3. Extensive training in a unilateral sport (such as long jump) that has resulted in an expected level of asymmetry that may not require any additional action or changes to your workout routine.