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Effects of Multipath and Conventional NMES on Maximum Comfortable Stimulus and Torque Production

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Bremner C. B. , Holcomb W. R.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2019

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tom 25

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nr 1

23-33

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A novel multipath NMES (m-NMES) device has shown improved outcomes relative to conventional NMES (c-NMES) during recent basic and training studies. However, the mechanisms by which m-NMES outperformed c-NMES remain unclear. This study aimed to better understand these mechanisms by comparing the effects of m-NMES and c-NMES on maximum comfortable stimulus intensity and the subsequent NMES-induced torque, as these variables ultimately impact NMES training intensity; which is considered to be the primary determinant of NMES effectiveness. We measured maximum comfortable stimulus intensity and the subsequent NMES-induced torque while participants performed NMES-induced contractions under two conditions (m-NMES and c-NMES). Maximum comfortable stimulus intensity was significantly greater under the m-NMES condition, but the subsequent NMES-induced torque was not significantly different across conditions. m-NMES does not appear to influence the outcomes in a clinically meaningful manner, since it performed similarly to c-NMES with respect to peak NMES-induced torque.

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Effects of High-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Exercise on Muscle Fatigue

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Neto G. R. , Santos H. H. , Sousa J. B. C. , Júnior A. T. A. , Araújo J. P. , Aniceto R. R. , Sousa M. S. C.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2014

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tom 41

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nr 1

163-172

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Strength training combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) have been used to improve the levels of muscle adaptation. The aim of this paper was to investigate the acute effect of high intensity squats with and without blood flow restriction on muscular fatigue levels. Twelve athletes (aged 25.95 ± 0.84 years) were randomized into two groups: without Blood Flow Restriction (NFR, n = 6) and With Blood Flow Restriction (WFR, n = 6) that performed a series of free weight squats with 80% 1-RM until concentric failure. The strength of the quadriceps extensors was assessed in a maximum voluntary isometric contraction integrated to signals from the surface electromyogram. The average frequency showed significant reductions in the WFR group for the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscles, and intergroup only for the vastus medialis. In conclusion, a set of squats at high intensity with BFR could compromise muscle strength immediately after exercise, however, differences were not significant between groups.

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Effect of a Short Time Concentric Versus Eccentric Training Program on Electromyography Activity and Peak Torque of Quadriceps

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Carvalho A. , Caserotti P. , Carvalho C. , Abade E. , Sampaio J.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2014

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tom 41

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nr 1

5-13

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an 8-week concentric (CON) versus eccentric (ECC) isokinetic training program on the electromyography (EMG) signal amplitude of vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL) and rectus femoris (RF). Also, the isometric (ISO) and dynamic maximum strength of the knee extensors were assessed. Eighteen physically healthy male subjects (age 22 ± 1 years, body height 177 ± 4 cm, body mass 73 ± 7 kg) performed four weeks of unilateral CON isokinetic training for the quadriceps of the dominant leg on a REV9000 dynamometer. At the end of the fourth week, the sample was divided into two groups, with one group performing additional four weeks of unilateral ECC training and the other continuing with CON training. The training sessions consisted of three sets of ten maximal repetitions at a velocity of 60°s-1, three days per week for eight weeks. The results showed that CON and ECC groups improved the peak torque in all types of contractions. Also, both groups presented increases in the avgEMG for VL, VM and RF. The present investigation showed that CON training elicited increases of the ISO peak torque and VM avgEMG in the CON contraction. Additionally, significant gains were reported after the ECC training on the VM avgEMG in all contractions and RM avgEMG in CON contraction.

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Evaluation of Consecutive Maximum Contractions as a Test of Neuromuscular Function

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Suzovic D. , Nedeljkovic A. , Pazin N. , Planic N. , Jaric S.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2008

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tom 20

51-61

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The aim of the study was to conduct a preliminary evaluation of consecutive maximum contractions (CMC) as a test of neuromuscular function. Eleven participants performed externally paced isometric CMC (i.e., a series of consecutive maximum force exertions and relaxations) of the quadriceps muscle. The derived variables included the peak forces, and the maximum rates of force development and relaxation. The results revealed high within-day reliability of CMC variables, while their correlations with the jumping performance were consistently higher than those of the variables of the standard strength test (SST). CMC variables also showed fairly stable values across a wide range of frequencies, while their peak force revealed a strong relationship with maximum force of SST despite being about considerably lower. Therefore, we conclude that CMC could be developed into a standard test of neuromuscular function. In addition to capturing the muscle actions based on different neural activation pattern than SST, CMC could also be based on simpler testing procedure, lower force exertion, and self-selected frequencies.

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Isokinetic leg strength in adolescent Malaysian recreational taekwondo practitioners

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Kim G. D. , Pieter W.

Ido Movement for Culture. Journal of Martial Arts Anthropology

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2020

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tom 20

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nr 1

49-53

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Background. Improved leg strength in taekwondo athletes has been suggested as a way to help prevent hamstrings injuries. Problem and Aim. Research on isokinetic leg strength in Malaysian taekwondo [WTF] athletes has been scarce, especially in recreational participants. The aim of this study was to compare isokinetic leg strength in adolescent Malaysian recreational taekwondo participants. Methods. Strength was assessed in 7 females and 8 males on a Biodex System 3 during leg extension and flexion at 120o/sec and 300o/sec. A 3-way (Gender x Movement x Velocity) ANOVA with repeated measurements of the second and third factors was used to determine differences between gender, extension/flexion and angular velocity. A 2-way (Gender x Velocity) ANOVA with repeated measurements of the second factor was employed to determine differences in hamstrings/quadriceps (H/Q) ratios between the genders by angular velocity. Results. Collapsed over angular velocity and movement, the boys recorded a higher peak torque: eta2=0.47, 80% CI: 0.14 – 0.71, d= 1.93, 80% CI: 0.00 – 9.03 albeit unclear. When scaled to height (m2), relative peak torque was still higher for the boys: eta2=0.38, 80% CI: 0.03 – 0.65 albeit unclear but the pairwise comparison was clear: d= 1.50, 80% CI: 0.49 – 0.69. Dimensional scaling did not fully control for the effect of height on isokinetic leg strength in the girls: r=0.17, 80% CI: 0.00 – 0.67. However, it did not in the boys: r=0.72, 80% CI: 0.32 – 0.90. Conclusions. The results seem to partially support the claim that, as far as isokinetic leg strength is concerned, geometric similarity may not apply. Future studies should compare theoretical strength exponents to those empirically derived in a larger sample.

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Tło. Zwiększenie siły nóg u zawodników taekwondo zostało zasugerowane jako sposób zapobiegania urazom ścięgien. Problem i cel. Badania nad izokinetyczną siłą nóg malezyjskich sportowców taekwondo [WTF] są rzadkością, zwłaszcza tych ćwiczących rekreacyjnie. Celem pracy było porównanie izokinetycznej siły nóg nastoletnich malezyjskich zawodników rekreacyjnego taekwondo. Metody. Siłę oceniano u 7 kobiet i 8 mężczyzn w systemie Biodex 3 podczas rozciągania i zginania nóg w temp. 120o/s i 300o/sec. W celu określenia różnic ze względu na płeć, rozciągnięcie/zginanie i prędkość kątową wykorzystano 3-trójstronną (płeć x ruch x prędkość) analizę ANOVA z powtarzającymi się pomiarami drugiego i trzeciego czynnika. W celu określenia różnic w stosunkach między płciami za pomocą prędkości kątowej zastosowano dwustronną (Gender x Velocity) analizę ANOVA z powtarzającymi się pomiarami drugiego czynnika. Wyniki. Przy pomiarach prędkości kątowej i ruchu u chłopców odnotowano wyższy szczytowy moment obrotowy: eta2=0,47, 80% CI: 0,14 - 0,71, d=1,93, 80% CI: 0,00 - 9,03 aczkolwiek wyniki były niejasne. W odniesieniu do skali wysokości (m2), względny szczytowy moment obrotowy był jeszcze wyższy dla chłopców: eta2=0,38, 80% CI: 0,03 - 0,65, co nie dawało jasnych wyników, w przeciwieństwie do porównania w parach, które było jasne: d=1,50, 80% CI: 0,49 - 0,69. Skalowanie wymiarowe nie w pełni kontrolowało wpływ wzrostu na wytrzymałość izokinetyczną nóg u dziewcząt: r=0,17, 80% CI: 0,00 – 0,67, u chłopców wynosiło: r = 0,72, 80% CI: 0,32 - 0,90. Wnioski. Wyniki wydają się częściowo potwierdzać twierdzenie, że w odniesieniu do wytrzymałości izokinetycznej nóg podobieństwo geometryczne może nie mieć zastosowania. Przyszłe badania powinny porównywać teoretyczne wykładniki wytrzymałości z wykładnikami uzyskanymi empirycznie u większej grupy badanej.