Alizadehkhaiyat, Omid and Norris, Jessica (2018) Electromyographic Activity of selected Trunk, Core, and Thigh Muscles in commonly used Exercises for ACL Rehabilitation. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. ISSN 0915-5287 (Accepted for Publication)
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Abstract
Purpose: Most of rehabilitation programmes for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury focus on quadriceps-hamstrings activation imbalances and less is known about kinetically linked muscles. Study investigated electromyographic activity of selected trunk, core, and thigh muscles during common rehabilitation exercises for ACL injury.
Subjects and Methods: Twelve active female volunteers participated in this cross-sectional laboratory study. Surface EMG was used to compare activation of eight trunk, hip/core, and lower limb muscles: Erector Spinae (ES), Rectus Abdominis (RA), Gluteus Maximus (GM), Vastus Lateralis (VL), Rectus Femoris (RF), Vastus Medialis (VM), Biceps Femoris (BF), and Semitendinosus (ST) during Forward Lunge, Double Leg Raise, Glute Bridge, Sit-Up, and Squat.
Results: Forward lunge produced significantly higher activation in the VM (61.1±19.4), VL (59.2±12.9), and RF (32.0±2.6). Double leg raise generated highest activity in the RF (26.6±2.8) and RA (43.3±4.4); and Glute Bridge in the GM (44.5±19.0) and BF (22.4±4.3). Sit-up produced the highest activation in the RF (36.6±4.7) followed by RA (18.9±3.8). Squat produced a higher activation in VL (55.0±12.9), VM (51.5±18.2), and ES (40.4±18.3).
Conclusion: Study provide further evidence for developing training programmes for ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation. A combination of exercises to reinstate quadriceps-hamstrings activation balance and enhance core stability is recommended.
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| Additional Information and Comments: | This is the author's version of an article accepted for publication in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science. The final version will be available, upon publication, at https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/jpts |
| Keywords: | Electromyography; Activation Balance; Neuromuscular Function |
| Faculty / Department: | Faculty of Human and Digital Sciences > School of Health and Sport Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Omid Khaiyat |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2018 14:33 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jun 2018 00:15 |
| URI: | https://hira.hope.ac.uk/id/eprint/2351 |
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