title: Consistency of hand use, exercise, and sports-related injuries.
abstract: In this study, we examined the relationships between the consistency of hand use, exercise, and sports-related injuries as an indirect test of the hypothesis that the consistency of hand use is a reflection of general motor coordination. As we predicted, the consistent hand-use group (n = 23) exercised more, were more likely to follow a regular exercise schedule, and reported having experienced more sports-related accidents than their inconsistent hand-use peers (n = 23).
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, San José State University, CA 95192-0120, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hicks
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Inman
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Deharo
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Hicks
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires