Attentional focusing instructions influence quadriceps activity characteristics but not force production during isokinetic knee extensions [PDF]
The attentional focus emphasised in verbal instruction influences movement and muscle recruitment characteristics, with an external focus (onto movement effects) typically benefiting performance.
Greig, Matt, Marchant, David
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Qualitative and Quantitative Anatomy of the Human Quadriceps Tendon in Young Cadaveric Specimens
Background: A detailed understanding of the anatomy of the quadriceps tendon (QT) is clinically relevant, owing to its increased use as a graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Marc Strauss MD +7 more
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Die Aktivität des M. vastus medialis während Squats auf verschiedenen Übungsunterlagen : ein Literaturreview über EMG-Messungen an Testpersonen ohne Kniegelenkbeschwerden [PDF]
Darstellung des Themas: Eine Kniegelenksoperation geht mit einer arthrogenen Muskelinhibition und der daraus resultierenden muskulären Dysbalance auf Grund einer Atrophie des M. vastus medials (VM) einher.
Bühler, Svenia, Hellmüller, Lisa
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Electromyographic and magnetic resonance imaging evaluations of individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome [PDF]
OBJETIVOS: Analisar a atividade elétrica (EMG) dos músculos vasto medial oblíquo (VMO), vasto lateral longo (VLL) e vasto lateral oblíquo (VLO) de indivíduos com síndrome da dor femoropatelar (SDFP) durante contração isométrica voluntária máxima (CIVM ...
CANDOLO, Cecília +4 more
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Comparison of Two Different Modes of Active Recovery on Muscles Performance after Fatiguing Exercise in Mountain Canoeist and Football Players. [PDF]
The aim of this study is to assess if the application of different methods of active recovery (working the same or different muscle groups from those which were active during fatiguing exercise) results in significant differences in muscle performance ...
Anna Mika +6 more
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Analysis of the reflex response time of the patellar stabilizer muscles in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome [PDF]
OBJETIVO: Avaliar o tempo de resposta reflexa (TRR) dos músculos vasto medial oblíquo (VMO), vasto lateral oblíquo (VLO) e vasto lateral longo (VLL) em indivíduos clinicamente saudáveis e portadores de síndrome da dor patelofemural (SDPF). MÉTODOS: Foram
BEVILAQUA-GROSSI, D +2 more
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Rehabilitation following first-time patellar dislocation: a randomised controlled trial of purported vastus medialis obliquus muscle versus general quadriceps strengthening exercises. [PDF]
Purpose: Define whether distal vastus medialis (VM) muscle strengthening improves functional outcomes compared to general quadriceps muscles strengthening following first-time patellar dislocation (FTPD). Methods: Fifty patients post-FTPD were randomised
Chester, R. +5 more
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Influence of the Hip on Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Context: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common conditions limiting athletes. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that dysfunction at the hip may be a contributing factor in PFPS.
Brumitt, Jason, Meira, Erik P.
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Muscle stimulation timing while implementing Ura Mawashi Geri in Iranian elite women [PDF]
Introduction: Karate is a martial art in which the technics are performed by kicks, punches (hand) and rotational movements. Ura MAWASHI GERI is a kind of kick which involves the core stability muscles of Lumbar – Pelvic areas, Quadriceps muscle (Lower ...
Choghagalani, Sajad Karimi +3 more
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Objective: To determine the pain and electromyographic (EMG) amplitude ratio of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) to the vastus lateralis (VL) after botulinum toxin type A (BTA) was injected in the bilateral osteoarthritic knee of patients with patellar ...
Alice Chu Wen Tang +3 more
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