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McMahon G, Onambele-Pearson G. Joint angle-specific neuromuscular time course of recovery after isometric resistance exercise at shorter and longer muscle lengths. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2024; 136:889-900. [PMID: 38450425 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00820.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Resistance training at longer muscle lengths induces greater muscle hypertrophy and different neuromuscular functional adaptations than training at shorter muscle lengths. However, the acute time course of recovery of neuromuscular characteristics after resistance exercise at shorter and longer muscle lengths in the quadriceps has never been described. Eight healthy young participants (4 M, 4 F) were randomly assigned to perform four sets of eight maximal isometric contractions at shorter (SL; 50° knee flexion) or longer (LL; 90° knee flexion) muscle lengths in a crossover fashion. During exercise, peak torque (PT), muscle activity [electromyogram (EMG)], and internal muscle forces were assessed. PT and EMG at shorter (PT50, EMG50) and longer (PT90, EMG90) muscle lengths, creatine kinase (CK), and muscle soreness were measured at baseline, immediately after exercise (Post), after 24 h (24 h), and after 48 h (48 h). During exercise, EMG (P = 0.002) and internal muscle forces (P = 0.017) were greater in LL than in SL. During recovery, there was a main effect of exercise angle, with PT50 (P = 0.002), PT90 (P = 0.016), and EMG50 (P = 0.002) all significantly reduced to a greater degree in LL compared with SL. CK and muscle soreness increased after resistance exercise, but there were no differences between SL and LL. The present results suggest that if the preceding isometric resistance exercise is performed at longer muscle lengths, function and muscle activity at shorter and longer muscle lengths are inhibited to a larger degree in the subsequent recovery period. This information can be used by practitioners to manipulate exercise prescription.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Despite the established long-term benefits of training at longer muscle lengths for muscle size and strength, acutely performing resistance exercise at longer muscle lengths may require a longer time course of neuromuscular recovery compared with performing resistance exercises at shorter muscle lengths. Furthermore, there appear to be different joint angle-specific recovery profiles, depending on the muscle length of the preceding exercise.
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- Gerard McMahon
- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, School of Sport, Ulster University, Belfast, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for MusculoSkeletal Sciences & Sport Medicine, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Park TS, Shin MJ, Kang JH. Differences in muscle activity during squat exercises according to the knee angle and standing angle of a sliding tilt table: A comparative study. PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 29:e2050. [PMID: 37787665 DOI: 10.1002/pri.2050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Weight-bearing exercises can help improve physical function; however, they may be difficult to perform in patients with neurological issues or lower limb fractures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the activity of the leg muscles during squatting when using a new exercise aid designed to help patients with difficulty in performing squats, termed the sliding tilt table, at different knee angles and to estimate the squat level for each angle. METHODS This study was a cross-sectional, observational study performed in the general community. Participants comprised 30 healthy adult men. Squats were performed by setting the knee joints at 30, 60, and 90° and the tilt table angles to 15, 30, and 45°. The muscle activity of the vastus medialis, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius was measured using surface electromyography. RESULTS As the tilt table and knee joint angle increased, the %maximal voluntary isometric contraction increased. Similar patterns were found in both legs. CONCLUSIONS Weight-bearing exercises, such as squats, are important exercise elements in patients who require lower limb rehabilitation. Therefore, it is necessary to provide efficient lower limb rehabilitation exercises by adjusting the squat level according to the patient's ability, which can be achieved using a sliding tilt table.
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- Tae Sung Park
- Department of Convergence Medical Institute of Technology, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Convergence Medical Institute of Technology, Biomedical Research Institute of Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Yu CH, Lai CC, Chen JH, Chen IC, Tai HL, Fu SK. Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 on neuromuscular efficiency after a half-marathon. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1254985. [PMID: 38098805 PMCID: PMC10720321 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1254985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Introduction: Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) could be considered an antioxidant supplement to reduce muscle fatigue and improve exercise capacity recovery after vigorous exercise. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of PS128 on muscle fatigue and electromyography (EMG) activity after a half-marathon (HM). Methods: The experimental design used a repeated-measures design with a double-blind approach. The participants either took two capsules of PS128 for 4 weeks as the PS128 group (PSG, n = 8) or took two capsules of a placebo for 4 weeks as the placebo group (PLG, n = 8) to ensure counterbalancing. The time points of the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and EMG activity test were set before probiotics were taken (baseline), 48 h before HM (Pre), and immediately at 0 h, 3 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, and 96 h after HM. Results: EMG activity included median power frequency (MDF), integrated EMG (iEMG), and neuromuscular efficiency (peak torque/iEMG). The MVICs of knee extensors, analyzed by using an isokinetic dynamometer, showed a decrease from the Pre to 0 h (p = 0.0001), 3 h (p < 0.0001), 24 h (p < 0.0001), 48 h (p < 0.0001), 72 h (p = 0.0002), and 96 h (p = 0.0408) time points in the PLG. Sidak's multiple comparisons tests showed that the PLG was significantly lower than the PSG at 0 h (p = 0.0173), 3 h (p < 0.0001), 24 h (p < 0.0001), 48 h (p < 0.0001), 72 h (p < 0.0001), and 96 h (p = 0.0004) time points. The MDF of vastus medialis oblique (VMO) in the PLG was significantly decreased 24 h after HM and significantly lower than that in the PSG at all times points after HM. The iEMG of VMO in the PLG was significantly decreased 48 h after HM and significantly lower than that in the PSG at 0 h, 3 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h after HM. Conclusion: The PS128 supplementation may prevent the decrease in MDF, iEMG, and peak torque after vigorous exercise. Recreational runners may consider implementing a probiotic supplementation regimen as a potential strategy to mitigate muscle fatigue following HM.
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- Chia-Hsien Yu
- Graduate Institute of Sports Training, College of Kinesiology, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Kinesiology, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Kinesiology, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Kinesiology, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Office of Physical Education, Tamkang University, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Training, College of Kinesiology, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Education, College of Science, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Office of Physical Education, Tamkang University, New Taipei, Taiwan
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Ottinger CR, Tufano JJ, Cochrane-Snyman KC, Gheith RH, McBride JM. Offset Loading in a Bilateral Squatting Movement Pattern Influences Ground-Reaction Force and Muscle Activity in the Dominant and Nondominant Limb. Int J Sports Physiol Perform 2023; 18:523-529. [PMID: 36944365 DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore whether offset loading in the barbell squat altered ground-reaction force (GRF) and muscle activation in the dominant (D) and nondominant (ND) lower limb compared to traditional squats. METHODS Twelve well-trained men (age 26.4 [3.2] y; 10.3 [1.9] y experience) performed 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 60% of their previously measured 1-repetition maximum. Sets were quasi-randomized between traditional loading (TDL), dominant-side offset loading (OS-D), and nondominant-side offset loading (OS-ND). All repetitions were performed on a dual force plate with electromyography sensors on the prime mover muscles of the squat. GRF symmetry was assessed using the symmetry index (SI) to determine the direction (D [+] or ND [-]) and magnitude (%) of the asymmetry. Finally, the first 3 and final 3 repetitions of each set were compared for compensatory changes in symmetry. RESULTS OS-D induced a significant change in limb SI relative to TDL (5.21% vs 1.44%; P = .011); however, no significant difference in limb SI was seen between TDL and OS-ND (-0.66% vs 1.44%; P = .278). No asymmetries between D and ND muscle activation were present in any condition. TDL and OS-D squats exhibited significant improvements in limb SI between the first 3 and final 3 repetitions (P = .035 and .011, respectively); however, no such improvement was seen in OS-ND. CONCLUSIONS OS-D is capable of significantly altering GRF limb SI in a bilateral squat; however, OS-ND appears to exhibit no GRF or electromyography effects relative to TDL. Thus, the results of this study do not support the use of OS-ND in the pursuit of strengthening a weaker limb, suggesting that unilateral training may be a preferred mode of exercise for this desired outcome.
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- Charlie R Ottinger
- Applied Science and Performance Institute, Tampa, FL,USA
- Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL,USA
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- Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL,USA
- Charles University, Prague,Czech Republic
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- Applied Science and Performance Institute, Tampa, FL,USA
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Lower Limb Muscles' Activation during Ascending and Descending a Single Step-Up Movement: Comparison between In water and On land Exercise at Different Step Cadences in Young Injury-Free Adults. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11030441. [PMID: 36767016 PMCID: PMC9914687 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11030441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Forward step-up (FSU) simulates the stance phase in stair ascension. With the benefits of physical properties of water, aquatic FSU exercise may be more suitable for patients with lower limb weakness or pain. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of progressive steps per min on the surface electromyography (sEMG) of gluteus maximus (GM), biceps femoris (BF), rectus femoris (RF), and gastrocnemius (GA), when performing FSU exercise with different steps per min in water and on land. (2) Methods: Participants (N = 20) were instructed to perform FSU exercises at different steps per min (35, 60, and 95 bpm) in water and on land. The sEMG of the tested muscles were collected. The percentage maximum voluntary isometric contraction (%MVIC) of GM, RF, GA and BF at different environments and steps per min was compared. (3) Result: There was a statistically significant difference of %MVIC of RF at all steps per min comparisons regardless of the movement phases and environments (p < 0.01, except for descending phases of 35 bpm vs. 60 bpm). All tested muscles showed a statistically significant lower muscle activation in water (p < 0.05) (4) Conclusion: This study found that the %MVIC of the tested muscle in both investigated environments increase as steps per minute increases. It is also found that the movement pattern of FSU exercise activates RF the most among all the tested muscles. Muscle activation of all tested muscles is also found to be smaller in water due to buoyancy property of water. Aquatic FSU exercise might be applicable to patients with lower limb weakness or knee osteoarthritis to improve their lower limb strength.
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Lum D, Joseph R, Ong KY, Tang JM, Suchomel TJ. Comparing the Effects of Long-Term vs. Periodic Inclusion of Isometric Strength Training on Strength and Dynamic Performances. J Strength Cond Res 2023; 37:305-314. [PMID: 35544357 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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ABSTRACT Lum, D, Joseph, R, Ong, KY, Tang, JM, and Suchomel, TJ. Comparing the effects of long-term vs. periodic inclusion of isometric strength training on strength and dynamic performances. J Strength Cond Res 37(2): 305-314, 2023-This study compared the effects of including isometric strength training (IST) for consecutive 24 weeks (CIST) against a periodic inclusion (PIST) of this mode of training on strength and dynamic performances. Twenty-four floorball athletes (age: 23 ± 2.7 years, stature: 1.74 ± 2.08 m, and body mass: 72.7 ± 14.4 kg) were randomly assigned to the control (CON), CIST, or PIST group. Athletes completed 20-m sprint, countermovement jump (CMJ), and isometric midthigh pull (IMTP) during pre-test and were tested on weeks 6, 12, 18, and 24. All groups performed a similar strength training program twice per week. However, 2 sets of squats were replaced with isometric squat in CIST for all 24 weeks but only on weeks 1-6 and 13-18 for PIST. A significant main effect for time was observed for 5-, 10-, and 20-m sprint time, CMJ height, peak force, peak power, time to take-off, modified reactive strength index, IMTP peak force, relative peak force, and force at 200 milliseconds ( p = <0.001-0.037). Isometric strength training for 24 consecutive weeks resulted in greater improvement in 5-m sprint time than CON at week 24 ( p = 0.024, g = 1.17). Both CIST and PIST resulted in greater improvements in 10-m sprint time than CON at various time points ( p = 0.007-0.038 and 0.038, g = 1.07-1.44 and 1.18, respectively). Isometric strength training for 24 consecutive weeks and PIST resulted in greater improvements in 20-m sprint time than CON at week 6 ( p = 0.007 and 0.025, g = 1.65 and 1.40, respectively). The results showed that the inclusion of IST resulted in greater improvements in sprint performance than CON but no significant difference in all measured variables with PIST.
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- Danny Lum
- Sport Science and Sport Medicine, Singapore Sport Institute, Singapore, Singapore; and
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- Sport Science and Sport Medicine, Singapore Sport Institute, Singapore, Singapore; and
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- Sport Science and Sport Medicine, Singapore Sport Institute, Singapore, Singapore; and
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- Sport Science and Sport Medicine, Singapore Sport Institute, Singapore, Singapore; and
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Lino-Samaniego Á, de la Rubia A, Sillero-Quintana M. Acute effect of auxotonic and isometric contraction evaluated by infrared thermography in handball players. J Therm Biol 2022; 109:103318. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Maddox EU, Bennett HJ, Weinhandl JT. Evidence for the use of dynamic maximum normalization method of muscle activation during weighted back squats. J Biomech 2022; 135:111029. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kojic F, Ðurić S, Ranisavljev I, Stojiljkovic S, Ilic V. Quadriceps femoris cross-sectional area and specific leg strength: relationship between different muscles and squat variations. PeerJ 2021; 9:e12435. [PMID: 34900415 PMCID: PMC8628634 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The aim was to determine the relationship between the cross-sectional area of the quadriceps femoris and strength performance in the deep and parallel barbell squat. Methods The sample included 16 university students (seven female, 24.1 ± 1.7 years). Muscle strength was expressed as external load, including the one-repetition maximum and the body mass segments involved (calculated according to Dempster’s method). The cross-sectional area of the quadriceps femoris muscles was determined using ultrasound, while leg muscle mass was measured using the Bioelectrical Impedance method. Results The cross-sectional areas of the three vastii muscles and leg muscle mass showed moderate to strong correlation with external load in both squat types (r = 0.509–0.873). However, partial correlation (cross-sectional area of quadriceps femoris muscles were controlled) showed significant association only between leg muscle mass and deep squat (r = 0.64, p < 0.05). The cross-sectional area of the vastus lateralis showed a slightly higher correlation with external load in the parallel than in the deep squat (r = 0.67, p < 0.01 vs. r = 0.59, p < 0.05). The regression analysis extracted the vastus medialis cross-sectional area as the most important factor in manifesting strength (parallel squat: R2 = 0.569; deep squat: R2 = 0.499, both p < 0.01). The obtained results suggest that parallel squat strength depends mainly on the cross-sectional area of the vastii muscles, while it seems that the performance in the deep squat requires an additional engagement of the hip and back extensor muscle groups.
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- Filip Kojic
- Teachers Education Faculty, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Liberal Arts Department, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Montano J, Torossian E, Martinez VGF, Lhanie L, Awakimian S, Lopes CR, Marchetti PN, Marchetti PH. Different Barbell Height Positions Affect Maximal Isometric Deadlift Force and Subsequent Squat Jump Performance in Recreationally-Trained Men. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 2021; 14:1247-1255. [PMID: 35096242 PMCID: PMC8758167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effect of two different deadlift barbell height positions on maximal isometric force and subsequent maximal squat jump performance in recreationally-trained men. Fifteen young, healthy, recreationally-trained men (age: 24.7 ± 3.5years, height: 177.1 ± 7.9cm, and total body mass: 81.2 ± 9.8kg) volunteered to participate. All participants performed maximal squat jumps (MSJ) at 90° of knee flexion before (pre-test) and after 4-min (post-test) performing the deadlift exercise using maximal isometric force (MIF) and MIF normalized by body mass (ratioMIF) in two barbell height positions (25% and 75% of the lower limb height, LLH) in a randomized and counterbalanced order. A paired-sample t-test was used to test differences in MIF and ratioMIF between 25% LLH and 75% LLH. Two-way ANOVAs were used for positions (25% LLH and 75% LLH) and time (pre- and post-test) for all dependent variables with an alpha of 5%. Differences were found for MIF and ratioMIF during the deadlift between 25% LLH and 75% LLH (p < 0.001). There was observed an increase in impulse between pre- and post-test only at 75% LLH (p < 0.001), decrease in time to peak force between pre- and post-test only at 75% LLH (p < 0.001), and increase in peak force between pre- and post-test at 75% LLH (p = 0.029). The present results showed that the maximal isometric deadlift exercise at 75% LLH (midthigh) improves subsequent jump performance of the squat jump recreationally-trained men.
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- Jonathan Montano
- Department of Kinesiology, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA
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- Human Movement Sciences Graduate Program, Methodist University of Piracicaba, SP, BRAZIL
- Adventist Faculty of Hortolandia, Hortolandia, SP, BRAZIL
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA
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Muraoka H, Suzuki T. Effects of trunk anterior tilt and knee joint flexion angle changes on muscle activity in the lower limb muscles. J Phys Ther Sci 2021; 33:472-479. [PMID: 34177111 PMCID: PMC8219598 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.33.472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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[Purpose] We examined the effects of trunk anterior tilt angle (TA) and knee flexion
angle (KA) on lower limb muscle activity. [Participants and Methods] Twenty-eight healthy
male participants (age, 24.7 ± 4.7 years) performed nine standing tasks with different TA
and KA. The participants were instructed to remain still during each task. The nine
standing tasks were randomly performed while measurements of muscle activity were obtained
for seven muscles: gluteus maximus (GMAX), medial hamstrings (MH), lateral hamstrings
(LH), rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), medial gastrocnemius (MG), and soleus
(SOL). The activities of these muscles were normalized using isometric grade 3 of the
manual muscle testing (isoMMT3). The intra-rater reliability for the mean values of the
muscle activities measured with the isoMMT3 (intra-class correlation coefficient with 95%
confidence interval) was confirmed using equation ICC (1,3). [Results] GMAX, MH, LH, RF,
and MG were affected by both TA and KA, whereas VL was affected by KA, and SOL was
affected by TA. [Conclusion] Our findings may facilitate a better understanding of the
changes in muscle activity of the lower limb muscles due to differences in TA and KA.
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- Hideaki Muraoka
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kansai Medical University Kuzuha Hospital: 4-1 Kusuha Hanazono-cho, Hirakata city, Osaka 573-1121, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Kansai University of Health Science, Japan
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Yoshiko A, Watanabe K. Impact of home-based squat training with two-depths on lower limb muscle parameters and physical functional tests in older adults. Sci Rep 2021; 11:6855. [PMID: 33767255 PMCID: PMC7994411 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-86030-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effect of home-based shallow and deep squat trainings on knee extension peak torque, muscle thickness, one-repetition maximum (1RM) leg press, and physical function in older individuals. Sixteen participants were randomly assigned to the shallow squat group (SS group; age, 71.0 ± 4.0 years) or deep squat group (DS group, age; 68.6 ± 3.6 years). Chairs of 40-cm height and chairs with a cushion of 20-cm height (60-cm in total) were used as the depth targets for squats, with participants instructed to sink until their hip touched the chair and cushion. Participants performed four sets of squats per day (35 repetitions per set), three days per week, for 12 weeks at their home. Knee extension peak torque, muscle thickness of quadriceps femoris (e.g., vastus lateralis, rectus femoris, and vastus intermedius), and physical function were measured at weeks 0 (baseline), 4, 8, and 12. Maximal isometric knee extension peak torque, muscle thickness, and walking speed did not change significantly over the 12-week training period in either group (P > 0.05). However, compared with the baseline, there was significant improvement in the results of 30-s sit-to-stand repetition tests after weeks 8 and 12 in both groups (P < 0.05). Additionally, 1RM leg press results were significantly improved after weeks 4 and 12 in the DS group, and weeks 4, 8, and 12 in the SS group (P < 0.05). Results indicate that home-based weight-bearing squat training improves lower limb function in older adults, as well as performance in physical functional tests related to activities of daily living. Moreover, such training benefits older adults regardless of whether squats are shallow or deep.
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- Akito Yoshiko
- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chukyo University, Toyota, Aichi, Japan.
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- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chukyo University, Toyota, Aichi, Japan
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Spudić D, Smajla D, Šarabon N. Intra-session reliability of electromyographic measurements in flywheel squats. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0243090. [PMID: 33270677 PMCID: PMC7714213 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Although the popularity of flywheel (FW) devices in sports research is increasing, to date, no study has been designed to test the reliability of electromyographic (EMG) variables during FW squats as a basic lower-body FW resistance exercise. At the primary level, our study was conducted to determine the minimum number of the consecutive flywheel (FW) squat repetitions that need to be averaged in a single set to obtain excellent reliability of peak, mean and three position-specific EMG variables. At the secondary level, comprehensive analysis for peak and mean EMG variables was done. Intra-set reliability was investigated using the minimum number of repetitions determined from the primary level of the study. Twenty-six participants performed five sets of seven squats with three FW loads (0.05, 0.125, 0.225 kg∙m2). EMG signals were collected from eight leg muscles. By averaging twelve consecutive repetitions, we obtained ICC2.k > 0.95 for mean and peak EMGRMS regardless of the muscle, load or phase of the squat (concentric vs. eccentric). Due to the heterogeneity of the results at the primary level, position-specific variables were excluded from the inter-set reliability analysis at the secondary level. Trustworthy mean and peak EMG variables from the primary level showed good to excellent inter-set reliability. We suggest averaging twelve consecutive squat repetitions to achieve good to excellent intra-session reliability of EMG variables. By following the proposed protocol, activation of leg muscles can be confidently studied in intra-session repeated-measures study designs.
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- Darjan Spudić
- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
- InnoRenew CoE, Izola, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
- InnoRenew CoE, Izola, Slovenia
- S2P, Science to Practice, Ltd., Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behaviour, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- University of Primorska, Andrej Marušič Institute, Koper, Slovenia
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Singh RE, White G, Delis I, Iqbal K. Alteration of muscle synergy structure while walking under increased postural constraints. COGNITIVE COMPUTATION AND SYSTEMS 2020. [DOI: 10.1049/ccs.2019.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- Rajat Emanuel Singh
- Department of Systems EngineeringUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockARUSA
- School of Counseling Human Performance & RehabilitationUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockARUSA
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- Department of KinesiologyColorado Mesa UniversityCOUSA
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- Department of Systems EngineeringUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockARUSA
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Chavda S, Turner AN, Comfort P, Haff GG, Williams S, Bishop C, Lake JP. A Practical Guide to Analyzing the Force-Time Curve of Isometric Tasks in Excel. Strength Cond J 2020. [DOI: 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Koderi KL, Tan K, Azzfar MS, Malek NFA, Mohamad NI, Nadzalan AM. The effects of stance width on muscle activation and performance during Romanian deadlift exercise. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS: CONFERENCE SERIES 2020; 1529:022026. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1529/2/022026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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This study was conducted to determine the effect of different stance-width; i) narrow, ii) shoulder and iii) wide, on muscle activation and performance during Romanian deadlift (RDL) exercise. Thirty recreationally resistance trained men aged of 19-23 years old (22.20±1.13) were involved in this study. The participants need to perform RDL with 80% of their 1RM in three sessions with three difference stances in randomized order. To measure the muscle activation level during performing the exercise, the electromyogram (EMG) marker was placed on vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus and multifidus muscles. The number of repetitions completed during each sets was recorded as indicator for performance. The mean EMG value during concentric and eccentric movement along with the number of repetitions completed were analysed using one way repeated measure analysis of variances (ANOVA). The result showed no significant differences were found on EMG reading of vastus lateralis and bicep femoris during eccentric and concentric phase of RDL when three different stances were used. However, when wide stances were used, a significant difference was observed on gluteus maximus whilst significant differences on multifidus were obviously seen when narrow stance were used. Higher number of repetition completed was significantly found when wide and shoulder width stances were used compared to narrow stance. The results of this study revealed the importance to choose correct stance width (depending on training objective) while performing RDL due to its effects on the muscle activation and performance.
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Ohyama Y, Yamaji T, Sato E, Watanabe H. Muscle activity of the vastus medialis obliquus during squat motion after static stretching of the tensor fasciae latae. J Phys Ther Sci 2020; 32:223-226. [PMID: 32184537 PMCID: PMC7064357 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.32.223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes of muscle activity
during squat motion after stretching the tensor fasciae latae muscle. [Participants and
Methods] The participants comprised 19 healthy males. The test muscles were the vastus
medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis. The participants performed the squat motion before
and after stretching the tensor fasciae latae. We measured the muscle activities and the
onset timing of the vastus medialis obliquus relative to that of the vastus lateralis
during squat motions. [Results] The onset timing of the vastus medialis obliquus relative
to that of the vastus lateralis was decreased, and the vastus medialis obliquus activity
and vastus medialis obliquus/vastus lateralis activity ratio were increased after
stretching the tensor fasciae latae. [Conclusion] This study revealed that stretching of
the tensor fasciae latae increases the relative vastus medialis obliquus muscle
activity.
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- Yuki Ohyama
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan
- Rehabilitation Center, Hidaka Rehabilitation Hospital: 2204 Maniwa Yoshii-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma 370-2104, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan
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Silva JJD, Gomes WA, Pecoraro SL, Soares EG, Magalhães RA, Fioravanti GZ, Baladán R, Lopes CR, Marchetti PH. The range of motion of the back squat exercise affects absolute volume load without changing the rating of perceived exertion. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CINEANTROPOMETRIA E DESEMPENHO HUMANO 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-0037.2020v22e58196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract The range of motion (ROM) may affect the external maximal load during back squat (BS) exercise. The correct ROM manipulation can be useful as an exercise load manipulation strategy, changing the volume load during a resistance training session. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effects of ROM on relative load, absolute load and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during partial and full BS exercise with adjusted loads. Fifteen male individuals (age: 26.5±4.5 years; height: 173±6 cm; body mass: 80.6 ± 8.8 kg; resistance training experience 5±3 years) participated in this study. The experimental procedure was conducted in two sessions. In the first session, brief familiarization and a 10-repetition maximal test (10-RM) was performed for partial (PBS) and full BS exercise (FBS) with 30-min of rest interval. During the second session, all subjects performed 1 set of 10-RM in both conditions (partial and full ROM), and relative load, absolute load, and RPE were evaluated. A paired t-test was used to compare means. The results showed higher values for PBS when compared to FE exercise: relative load (PBS: 1.14±0.24xBW vs. FBS: 0.87±0.24xBW; P<0.001), and absolute load (PBS: 925±249 kg x FBS: 708±232 kg, P<0.001). Similar RPE was observed between conditions (PBS: 8.6±1.3 IEP x FBS: 8.5±1.0 IEP, P=0.855). It was concluded that PBS allowed higher relative load and absolute load during 10RM, without effects on RPE.
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Wilson MT, Ryan AMF, Vallance SR, Dias-Dougan A, Dugdale JH, Hunter AM, Hamilton DL, Macgregor LJ. Tensiomyography Derived Parameters Reflect Skeletal Muscle Architectural Adaptations Following 6-Weeks of Lower Body Resistance Training. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1493. [PMID: 31920699 PMCID: PMC6914863 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Measurement of muscle specific contractile properties in response to resistance training (RT) can provide practitioners valuable information regarding physiological status of individuals. Field based measurements of such contractile properties within specific muscle groups, could be beneficial when monitoring efficacy of training or rehabilitation interventions. Tensiomyography (TMG) quantifies contractile properties of individual muscles via an electrically stimulated twitch contraction and may serve as a viable option in the aforementioned applications. Thus, aims of this study were; (i) to investigate the potential use of TMG to quantify training adaptations and differences, in response to exercise specific lower limb RT; and (ii) investigate any associations between TMG parameters and accompanying muscle architectural measures. Non-resistance trained male participants (n = 33) were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 single-exercise intervention groups (n = 11 per group); back squat (BS), deadlift (DL), or hip thrust (HT). Participants completed a 6-week linearized training program (2× per week), where the assigned exercise was the sole method of lower body training. Pre- and post-intervention testing of maximal dynamic strength was assessed by one repetition maximum (1RM) of BS, DL, and HT. Radial muscle belly displacement (Dm) and contraction time (Tc) were obtained via TMG from the rectus femoris (RF) and vastus lateralis (VL) pre- and post-intervention, alongside muscle architectural measures (pennation angle and muscle thickness). All three groups displayed significant increases all 1RM strength tests (p < 0.001; pη2 = 0.677-0.753). Strength increases were accompanied by significant overall increases in RF muscle thickness (p < 0.001, pη2 = 0.969), and pennation angle (p = 0.007, pη2 = 0.220). Additionally, an overall reduction in RF Dm (p < 0.001, pη2 = 0.427) was observed. Significant negative relationships were observed between RF Dm and pennation angle (p = 0.003, r = -0.36), and with RF Dm and muscle thickness (p < 0.001, r = -0.50). These findings indicate that TMG is able to detect improved contractile properties, alongside improvements in muscle function within an untrained population. Furthermore, the observed associations between Dm and muscle architecture suggest that TMG contractile property assessments could be used to obtain information on muscle geometry.
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- Matthew T. Wilson
- Physical Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- Physical Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- Physical Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- Physical Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- Physical Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- Physical Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Physical Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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Wu C, Hao W, Mei Q, Xiao X, Li X, Sun W. Strategies of elite Chinese gymnasts in coping with landing impact from backward somersault. PeerJ 2019; 7:e7914. [PMID: 31667015 PMCID: PMC6816378 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate how elite Chinese gymnasts manage the landing impact from a backward somersault. Six international-level male gymnasts performed backward somersault tests with a synchronous collection of kinematics (250 Hz), ground reaction forces (1,000 Hz), and surface electromyography (EMG) (2,000 Hz). A 19-segment human model was developed and lower extremity joints torques were calculated by means of a computer simulation. The angles of the lower extremity joints initially extended and then flexed. These angular velocities of extension continued to decrease and the joint torques changed from extensor to flexor within 100 ms before touchdown. The angles of the hips, knees, and ankles flexed rapidly by 12°, 36°, and 29°, respectively, and the angular velocities of flexion, flexor torque, and EMG peaked sharply during the initial impact phase of the landing. The angles of the hips, knees, and ankles flexed at approximately 90°, 100°, and 80°, respectively. The torques were reversed with the extensor torques, showing a relatively high level of muscle activation during the terminal impact phase of the landing. The results showed that the international-level gymnasts first extended their lower extremity joints, then flexed just before touchdown. They continued flexing actively and rapidly in the initial impact phase and then extended to resist the landing impact and maintain body posture during the terminal impact phase of the landing. The information gained from this study could improve our understanding of the landings of elite gymnasts and assist in injury prevention.
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- Chengliang Wu
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.,School of Physical Education and Health, Chongqing Three Gorges University, Chongqing, China
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- China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- School of Physical Education and Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Sports Biomechanics Lab, Shandong Institute of Sports Science, Jinan, China
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Marchetti PH, Magalhaes RA, Gomes WA, da Silva JJ, Stecyk SD, Whiting WC. Different Knee and Ankle Positions Affect Force and Muscle Activation During Prone Leg Curl in Trained Subjects. J Strength Cond Res 2019; 35:3322-3326. [PMID: 31469769 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Marchetti, PH, Magalhaes, RA, Gomes, WA, da Silva, JJ, Stecyk, SD, and Whiting, WC. Different knee and ankle positions affect force and muscle activation during prone leg curl in trained subjects. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2019-Different joint positions for biarticular muscles may affect force and muscular activity during single-joint exercises. The aim of this study was to compare the maximal isometric contractions and muscle activation in 2 different knee and ankle positions during prone leg curl exercise in trained subjects. Fifteen resistance-trained men (27 ± 4 years, 178.80 ± 5.72 cm, 86.87 ± 12.51 kg) were recruited. The peak force (PF) and muscle activation of biceps femoris, gastrocnemius lateralis (GL), and soleus lateralis (SL) were measured during knee flexion at 0 and 90° and maximal dorsiflexion (D) or plantarflexion (P). Three maximal voluntary isometric contractions of 5 seconds were performed for each combination of knee and ankle positions. Two-way repeated-measures analysis of variances were used for all dependent variables. For PF, there was a significant difference between ankle positions (D × P) at 90° (p = 0.009) and knee positions (0 × 90°) for D (p < 0.001) and P (p < 0.001). Peak force was greater with the knee at 0° and the ankle maximally dorsiflexed. For GL, there was a significant difference between ankle (D × P) at 0° (p = 0.002) and knee positions (0 × 90°) for D (p = 0.005). Gastrocnemius lateralis activation was greater with the knee at 90° of flexion and the ankle maximally dorsiflexed. For SL, there was a significant difference between ankle positions (D × P): at 90° (p = 0.001) and at 0° (p = 0.002). Soleus lateralis is more active in plantarflexion irrespective of the knee joint position. Isometric contractions with full knee extension produce more strength regardless of the ankle position; neither the knee position nor the ankle position may influence the activity of the hamstrings.
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- Paulo H Marchetti
- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, California
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- Department of Physical Education, Nove de Julho University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, California
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, California
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Ishibashi H. Locomotive syndrome in Japan. Osteoporos Sarcopenia 2018; 4:86-94. [PMID: 30775549 PMCID: PMC6362958 DOI: 10.1016/j.afos.2018.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The present aging rate in Japan of some 28% will continue to increase along with the advancing age of elderly persons. Therefore, the demand for care will also increase. Approximately 25% of the need for nursing-care defined by the Japanese long-term care insurance system is associated with disorders or deterioration of locomotive organs. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of diseases in the locomotor system and maintenance of motor function are important for extended healthy life span and to decrease the demand for long-term care. Based on this background, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) proposed the concept of locomotive syndrome (LS) in 2007, which is defined as reduced mobility due to impaired locomotive organs. Changes in locomotion must be noticed early to ensure the timely implementation of appropriate checks and measures of locomotion can uncover risk of acquiring LS. The acquisition of an exercise habit, appropriate nutrition, being active and evaluating and treating locomotion-related diseases are important to delay or avoid LS. The JOA recommends locomotion training consisting of four exercises to prevent and improve LS. Countermeasures against LS should become a meaningful precedent not only for Japan, but for other countries with rapidly aging populations.
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- Hideaki Ishibashi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ina Hospital, 1419 Komuro, Kita-Adachi Ina, Saitama, 362-0608, Japan
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Marchetti PH, Guiselini MA, da Silva JJ, Tucker R, Behm DG, Brown LE. Balance and Lower Limb Muscle Activation between In-Line and Traditional Lunge Exercises. J Hum Kinet 2018; 62:15-22. [PMID: 29922373 PMCID: PMC6006536 DOI: 10.1515/hukin-2017-0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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In-line and traditional lunge exercises present differences in technique as lower limb positioning (anterioposterior), and medio-lateral (ML) balance may differentially affect primary and stabilizer muscles. The purposes of this study were to examine ML balance and muscle activation in anterior and posterior leg positions between in-line and traditional lunge exercises. Fifteen young, healthy, resistance-trained men (25 ± 5 years) performed 2 different lunge exercises (in-line and traditional) at their 10 repetition maximum in a randomized, counterbalanced fashion. Surface electromyography measured muscle activation of the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, and gluteus medius. ML balance was measured with a Wii Fit Balance Board. The vastus lateralis activity was not significantly different between exercises or leg positions. The biceps femoris activity was not significantly different between exercises, however, it was significantly greater in the anterior compared to the posterior position for the in-line (p = 0.003), and traditional lunge (p < 0.001). The gluteus maximus activity was not significantly different between exercises, however, it was significantly greater in the anterior compared to posterior position for the in-line (p < 0.001) and traditional lunge (p < 0.001). ML balance was significantly greater in the in-line exercise in the anterior limb (p = 0.001). Thus, both in-line and traditional lunge exercises presented similar overall levels of muscle activation, yet the anterior limb generated the highest biceps femoral and gluteus maximus muscle activation when compared to the posterior limb. The in-line lunge presents greater ML balance when compared to the traditional lunge exercise.
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- Paulo H Marchetti
- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, CA, USA
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- Graduate Program in Science of Human Movement, College of Health Science (FACIS), Methodist University of Piracicaba, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, CA, USA.,Department of Physical Education, University Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Center for Sport Performance, Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, USA
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Han D, Nam S, Song J, Lee W, Kang T. The effect of knee flexion angles and ground conditions on the muscle activation of the lower extremity in the squat position. J Phys Ther Sci 2017; 29:1852-1855. [PMID: 29184305 PMCID: PMC5684026 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.1852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to research the most effective knee flexion angle and ground condition in the squat position. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects of this study were 15 female college students who were able to perform squat movements and who had never previously experienced surgery, orthopedic disease, or musculoskeletal impairment. This study was conducted to examine changes of muscle activation of low-extremity muscles at different knee flexion angles of 70°, 90°, and 100°. Balance Pad (Aero Step, TOGU, Germany) was used as unstable ground. Surface electromyogram (4D-MT & EMD-11, Relive, Korea) was used for measuring muscle activation. Measured muscles were vastus medialis, biceps femoris, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius. Muscle activation was determined by the root mean square (RMS). [Results] There was a difference in muscle activation of the vastus medialis and tibialis anterior according to the change of the knee flexion angle with the stable ground. However, there was no difference in muscle activation of the lower extremity muscles according to the change of the knee flexion angle with the unstable ground. [Conclusion] These results suggest that changes in the angle of the knee flexion with the stable ground affect the muscle activation of the vastus medialis and tibialis anterior. It was found that as the joint angle increases, muscle activation also increases. However, ground condition does not affect muscle activation.
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- Dongwook Han
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University: 700 beon-gil, 140 Baegyang-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University: 700 beon-gil, 140 Baegyang-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University: 700 beon-gil, 140 Baegyang-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University: 700 beon-gil, 140 Baegyang-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University: 700 beon-gil, 140 Baegyang-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan 46958, Republic of Korea
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Kinematic and Electromyographic Activity Changes during Back Squat with Submaximal and Maximal Loading. Appl Bionics Biomech 2017; 2017:9084725. [PMID: 28546738 PMCID: PMC5435978 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9084725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 02/12/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the possible kinematic and muscular activity changes with maximal loading during squat maneuver. Fourteen healthy male individuals, who were experienced at performing squats, participated in this study. Each subject performed squats with 80%, 90%, and 100% of the previously established 1 repetition maximum (1RM). Electromyographic (EMG) activities were measured for the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, rectus femoris, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, and erector spinae by using an 8-channel dual-mode portable EMG and physiological signal data acquisition system (Myomonitor IV, Delsys Inc., Boston, MA, USA). Kinematical data were analyzed by using saSuite 2D kinematical analysis program. Data were analyzed with repeated measures analysis of variance (p < 0.05). Overall muscle activities increased with increasing loads, but significant increases were seen only for vastus medialis and gluteus maximus during 90% and 100% of 1RM compared to 80% while there was no significant difference between 90% and 100% for any muscle. The movement pattern in the hip joint changed with an increase in forward lean during maximal loading. Results may suggest that maximal loading during squat may not be necessary for focusing on knee extensor improvement and may increase the lumbar injury risk.
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