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Quadriceps femoris torque and EMG activity in seated versus supine position

Article Abstract:

Research demonstrates that changes in rectus femoris induced by hip angle movements impact the knee extensor torque output during voluntary and electrically evoked contractions. Data show a higher knee extensor muscles neural activation in the seated versus supine position may be a compensating measure for the neuromuscular transmission-propagation impairment of short rectus femoris muscle.

Author: Lepers, Romuald, Maffiuletti, Nicola A.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2003
France, Statistics, Statistics (Data), Posture, Neuroplasticity, Hip muscles

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Central and peripheral fatigue after electrostimulation-induced resistance exercise

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A study is conducted to investigate central and peripheral fatigue induced by a typical session of electromyostimulation (EMS) of the triceps surae muscle. Conclusions reveal that a single bout of EMS resulted in fatigue attributable to both central and peripheral factors.

Author: Maffiuletti, Nicola A., Boerio, Delphine, Jubeau, Marc, Zory, Raphael
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2005
Science & research, Research, Arm, Electromyography, Arm muscles

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Effect of cycling cadence on contractile and neural properties of knee extensors

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This article investigates the physiological aspects of cycling on the neuromuscular characteristics of the knee. An analysis of muscle fatigue, muscular torque, and isometric twitch is presented.

Author: Lepers, Romuald, Maffiuletti, Nicola A., Millet, Guillaume Y
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2001
Statistical Data Included, Muscle strength, Cycling, Muscle contraction, Torque, Neuromuscular transmission

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Subjects list: Physiological aspects, Influence, Knee, Knee muscles, United States, Isometric exercise
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