Effects of peak torque angle on the bilateral deficit of knee extensors and flexors at two velocities of contraction
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DOI: 10.1007/s11332-018-0447-0
Abstract: PurposeTo examine effects of the peak torque angle (PTA) on the bilateral deficit (BD) index at two low velocities of contraction.MethodsTwenty young men performed right and left knee concentric extension–flexion (1 set, 5 repetitions) unilaterally… read more here.
Keywords: effects peak; knee extensors; torque angle; peak torque ... See more keywords
Active versus local vibration warm-up effects on knee extensors stiffness and neuromuscular performance of healthy young males.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.07.003
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To compare the effects of local-vibration and active warm-up on knee extensors muscle stiffness and neuromuscular performance. DESIGN Experimental crossover study. METHODS Thirteen participants performed three 15-min warm-up protocols of control (CON), active (ACT)… read more here.
Keywords: knee extensors; stiffness neuromuscular; local vibration; performance ... See more keywords
Lower limb muscle synergies during walking after stroke: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1578421
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to determine the number of muscle synergies and the distribution of muscle weightings in stroke patients during gait. Material and Methods: This review is registered on… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; knee extensors; systematic review; hip knee ... See more keywords
Hypoxia and Fatigue Impair Rapid Torque Development of Knee Extensors in Elite Alpine Skiers
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00962
Abstract: This study examined the effects of acute hypoxia on maximal and explosive torque and fatigability in knee extensors of skiers. Twenty-two elite male alpine skiers performed 35 maximal, repeated isokinetic knee extensions at 180°s-1 (total… read more here.
Keywords: elite alpine; knee extensors; hyp; torque ... See more keywords
The Eccentric Phase in Unilateral Resistance Training Enhances and Preserves the Contralateral Knee Extensors Strength Gains After Detraining in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.788473
Abstract: The current randomized controlled study investigated whether or not the inclusion of the eccentric phase in resistance training favors the contralateral strength gains after different unilateral protocols, and whether such gains are retained after detraining.… read more here.
Keywords: strength; knee extensors; training; peak torque ... See more keywords
Can phase angle from bioelectrical impedance analysis associate with neuromuscular properties of the knee extensors?
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.965827
Abstract: Maintenance and improvement of neuromuscular functions is crucial for everyone regardless of age. An easy way to assess neuromuscular properties without muscle contraction is useful especially for those who cannot perform strenuous muscular force production,… read more here.
Keywords: knee extensors; neuromuscular properties; whole body; twitch torque ... See more keywords
Low Activation of Knee Extensors and High Activation of Knee Flexors in Female Fencing Athletes Is Related to the Response Time during the Marche-Fente
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010017
Abstract: Reaction time is important to determine the performance of fencing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the reaction time and muscle activity and compare the movement among genders during Marche-fente. Fifteen Korean national… read more here.
Keywords: time; knee extensors; marche fente; activation knee ... See more keywords
Contribution of Different Impairments to Restricted Knee Flexion during Gait in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm12101568
Abstract: The coexistence of overlapping impairments modulates the knee pattern in the swing phase of walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The impact and contribution of each impairment to the reduction of knee range-of-motion is… read more here.
Keywords: knee extensors; knee flexion; range motion; knee ... See more keywords