The effectiveness of vibration therapy for muscle peak torque and postural control in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2021 Objective This study aimed to review and summarize the existing evidence on the effectiveness of vibration therapy (VT) in comparison with conventional rehabilitation in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-reconstructed patients considering muscle peak ...
Nastaran Maghbouli +2 more
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Early Measures of Torque Development are Related to Peak Torque at Six Months Following ACL Reconstruction [PDF]
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy# Background and Purpose Individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are at increased risk for subsequent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, with quadriceps strength deficits being a risk factor.
Ryan McGuire +5 more
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Analysis of Peak Electromagnetic Torque Characteristics for Superconducting DC Induction Heaters
IEEE Access, 2020 The efficiency of novel superconducting direct current (DC) induction heaters can be up to 80-90%. This is much higher than the 40-50% of conventional alternating current induction heaters.
Ping Yang +7 more
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Reliability of Hand-Held Dynamometer in Measuring Gluteal Muscle Rate of Torque Development and Peak Torque: Push and Pull Configurations [PDF]
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy# Background Belt-stabilized handheld dynamometers (HHD) assess hip rate of torque development (RTD) and strength in research and clinical practice. However, the reliability of HHD with push and pull configurations to measure hip muscles RTD and peak ...
Takhyun Yoo +3 more
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Acute Effects of a Multi-Ingredient Preworkout Supplement on Peak Torque and Muscle Excitation During an Isokinetic Fatigue Protocol [PDF]
SportsThe primary purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of a multi-ingredient preworkout supplement (MIPS) on isometric, concentric, and eccentric peak torque and electromyographic (EMG) responses of the leg extensors during a fatiguing ...
Benjamin R. Connors +7 more
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Knee extension rate of torque development and peak torque: associations with lower extremity function [PDF]
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2018 Background With aging, the ability to generate muscle force decreases, contributing to declines in physical functions such as walking. While most studies assess muscle force by peak torque, the rate of torque development (RTD) reflects a dynamic ...
Yusuke Osawa +2 more
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Effects of Vastus Lateralis Muscle Fascicle Length on Isokinetic Muscular Strength and Physical Fitness in Collegiate Athletes [PDF]
The Asian Journal of Kinesiology, 2020 OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of vastus lateralis muscle fascicle length on isokinetic muscle strength and physical fitness in collegiate athletes.
Kwang-Jin Lee, Ho-Seong Lee
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The relationships between knee extensors/ flexors strength and balance control in elite male soccer players [PDF]
PeerJ, 2021 Background Strength and balance are important factors for soccer players to be successful. This study’s aim was to determine the relationship between lower-limb muscle strength and balance control in elite male soccer players (n = 77). Methods Concentric
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Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2021 Larger hip flexion range of motion with knee extension (hip flexion ROM) and passive stiffness of the hamstring is associated with greater production of isometric and concentric knee flexion torque at longer muscle lengths.
Satoru Nishida +3 more
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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2021 Semi-recumbent eccentric (ECC) cycling is increasingly used in studies of exercise with healthy and clinical populations. However, workloads are generally prescribed using measures obtained during regular concentric cycling. Therefore, the purpose of the
Joel A. Walsh +3 more
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