A balance screen reveals side-to-side differences without symptoms. Which interpretation stays within scope?
- AAttribute the weaker side to a past ankle sprain
- BRecord the asymmetry and add extra sets for the weaker side straight away
- CRecord the asymmetry and test which training factors change it
- DRefer to a physical therapist to diagnose the asymmetry
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Answer
C
An asymptomatic side-to-side difference is a performance finding the trainer can describe and train. Diagnosis or injury prediction is beyond what the screen supports.
A
Assigning a past-injury cause is speculation the screen does not support.
B
Recording is right, but adding volume before testing what changes the asymmetry assumes a strength deficit the screen did not show.
D
Referral is for pain or suspected injury; a symptom-free asymmetry is within the trainer's scope to train.
C
An asymptomatic side-to-side difference is a performance finding the trainer can describe and train. Diagnosis or injury prediction is beyond what the screen supports.