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Neural effects of muscle stretching on the spinal reflexes in multiple lower-limb muscles. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2017
While previous studies have shown that muscle stretching suppresses monosynaptic spinal reflex excitability in stretched muscles, its effects on non-stretched muscles is still largely unknown.
Yohei Masugi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modulation of Lower-Limb Muscle Activity in Maintaining Unipedal Balance According to Surface Stability, Sway Direction, and Leg Dominance

open access: yesSports, 2022
Determining temporal similarity in shape between electromyographic (EMG) and center-of-pressure (COP) signals reflects neuromuscular control in terms of which relevant muscles are involved in maintaining balance.
Arunee Promsri
doaj   +1 more source

The Effects of a Six-week Plyometric Training Program on the Stiffness of Anterior and Posterior Muscles of the Lower Leg in Male Volleyball Players

open access: yesCentral European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine, 2017
The study assesses the effects of a six-week plyometric training program (PT) on muscle stiffness in the dominant and non-dominant leg in male collegiate volleyball players.
Dariusz Mroczek   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Posterior muscle chain activity during various extension exercises: An observational study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background: Back extension exercises are often used in the rehabilitation of low back pain. However, at present it is not clear how the posterior muscles are recruited during different types of extension exercises.
Danneels, L.A. (Lieven A)   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

Analysis of lower limb internal kinetics and electromyography in elite race walking. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The aim of this study was to analyse lower limb joint moments, powers and electromyography patterns in elite race walking. Twenty international male and female race walkers performed at their competitive pace in a laboratory setting.
Alkjaer T.   +23 more
core   +2 more sources

Analysis of Stair Climbing to Find an Optimum Knee Angle in Order to Reduce the Chances of Leg Muscle Fatigue and Injuries

open access: yesPakistan Journal of Engineering & Technology, 2020
Stair climbing is one of the unique exercises which is frequently used and helps in maintaining the leg muscles active and healthy. However, if the height of the stair is not optimum, it may cause serious injuries due to increased or decreased knee angle
Shehla Inam   +4 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Design and Evaluation of the LOPES Exoskeleton Robot for Interactive Gait Rehabilitation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This paper introduces a newly developed gait rehabilitation device. The device, called LOPES, combines a freely translatable and 2-D-actuated pelvis segment with a leg exoskeleton containing three actuated rotational joints: two at the hip and one at the
Asseldonk, Edwin H.F. van   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

The Comparison of Electromyographic Activity of Selected Knee and Pelvic Muscles during Pair/Single-Leg Lunge and Squat Movements in Individuals with and without Genu Varum: Quasi-Experimental Study [PDF]

open access: yesمجله پژوهش در علوم توانبخشی, 2021
Introduction: The lower limbs are a chain of columns and joints that tolerate the weight of the body. The aim of this study was to compare the electromyographic (EMG) activity of selected knee and pelvic muscles during pair/single-leg lunge and squat ...
Ali Hatami -Yadegari   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Leg extensor muscle voluntary isometric force production capacity in children with spastic diplegia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The aim of this study was to compare the isometric force production capacity of the leg extensor muscles in 9–12-year-old children with spastic diplegia (SD; 11 girls and 10 boys) and age- and gendermatched nondisabled children (11 girls and 10 boys ...
Aibast, Herje   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Differences in Muscle Strength of the Dominant and Non-Dominant Leg of High Performance Female Athletes

open access: yesBaltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences, 2018
Research  background  and  hypothesis.  According  research  literature,  the  imbalance  of  hip  muscles  in  the dominant and non-dominant leg can cause wear and tear of the knee joint or tendinitis.
Roberta Sadauskaitė Zarembienė   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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