Changes in muscle activity during fast, alternating flexion-extension movements of the knee

Authors

  • C Richardson
  • MI. Bullock

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/165019771986185158

Abstract

The effects of high frequency alternating knee flexion-extension on muscle activity of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups has been investigated. Standard loads were used for each subject. The muscle activity in vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, rectus femoris and the lateral hamstrings were recorded by electromyography during increasing velocities. Rectus femoris and hamstrings were found to increase their activities significantly with increasing speed while vastus medialis and vastus lateralis showed no such change. The individual thigh muscles thus differ in function in relation to the velocity of movement.

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Published

1986-03-01

How to Cite

Richardson, C., & Bullock, M. (1986). Changes in muscle activity during fast, alternating flexion-extension movements of the knee. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 18(2), 51–58. https://doi.org/10.2340/165019771986185158

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Original Report