Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

1. Effects of 12 Weeks Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Adaptation of Quadriceps Muscle

Talieh Bagheri; Bahram Abedi; Nosratollah Hedayatpour

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 161-166

Abstract

Manipulating resistance training program variables is a commonly used tool for optimizing maximum muscle strength in rehabilitation and/or exercise training programs. The current ... Read More Manipulating resistance training program variables is a commonly used tool for optimizing maximum muscle strength in rehabilitation and/or exercise training programs. The current study purposed to compare the effects of 12 weeks of concentric and eccentric resistance training on neuromuscular adaptation of quadriceps muscle. Methods Twenty-six male subjects (age, mean ± SD, 22.1 ± 2.4 yr; body mass, 72.3 ± 9.9 kg; height, 1.75 ± 0.08 m) were recruited for this controlled laboratory study. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the eccentric training group (No = 13) and the concentric training group (No = 13). The maximal isometric voluntary contraction (MVIC) of quadriceps muscles, vertical jumping, and surface electromyography (EMG) signals were recorded before and after 12 weeks of resistance concentric and eccentric training. Repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test differences between means before and after resistance training. Results The maximal isometric voluntary contraction of the quadriceps muscle and vertical jumping were significantly increased after eccentric and concentric training (p <0.05). Eccentric exercise resulted in a greater increase in maximal isometric voluntary contraction of the quadriceps muscle and vertical jumping compared to concentric training (p <0.05). The amplitude of surface EMG signals was also significantly increased after eccentric and concentric training (p <0.05), with a greater increase observed in the eccentric than the concentric training group (p <0.05). Conclusion The results of this study showed higher increases in muscle force output and EMG activity after eccentric training. This may indicate that stretch combined with overloading is the most effective stimulus for enhancing neuromuscular activity during dynamic resistance exercise. The knowledge gained from this study may be relevant for designing exercise and/or rehabilitation training to improve muscle output.

2. Comparison of maximum voluntary contraction positions for serratus anterior muscle in men with scapular dyskinesis: Electromyography analysis

Mohammad Bayattork; Foad Seidi; Hooman Minoonejad; Arezoo Shahriarpour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 91-94

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Background:The purpose of this study was to quantify the surface EMG activity of the serratus anterior muscle during two main test positions performed with the maximum effort by the ... Read More

3. Association Between Preparatory Knee Muscle Activation and Knee Valgus Angle During Single Leg Cross Drop Landing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Shadan Mohammadpour; Reza Rajabi; Hooman Minoonejad; Ali Sharifnezhad

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 15-20

Abstract

Background: Knee valgus angle seems to be a key factor in both primary– and second–ACL injury risk models. The control of the alignment of the lower limb during dynamic ... Read More

4. Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis Through Electromyographic Indices of Scapulothoracic Muscles in Female Overhead Athletes

Leila Ghanbari; Mohammadhossein Alizadeh; Hooman Minoonejad; Seyed Hossein Hosseini

Volume 5, Issue 3 , Summer 2018, , Pages 74-80

Abstract

Background: Shoulder joint function and the athletic performance of overheadathletes are influenced by scapular dyskinesis (SD) due to its high prevalenceamong these athletes and the ... Read More

5. Comparative Evaluation of Core and Knee Extensor Mechanism Muscle Activation Patterns in a Stair Stepping Task in Healthy Controls and Patellofemoral Pain Patients.

Alireza Motealleh; Nader Maroufi; Javad Sarrafzadeh; Mohammad Ali Sanjari; Nasrin Salehi

Volume 1, Issue 4 , Autumn 2014, , Pages 84-91

Abstract

Background:Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common affliction and complex clinical entity. Deficit in neuromotor control of the core may be a remote contributing factor to the development ... Read More

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Keywords = Electromyography
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1. Effects of 12 Weeks Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Adaptation of Quadriceps Muscle

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2. Comparison of maximum voluntary contraction positions for serratus anterior muscle in men with scapular dyskinesis: Electromyography analysis

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3. Association Between Preparatory Knee Muscle Activation and Knee Valgus Angle During Single Leg Cross Drop Landing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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4. Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis Through Electromyographic Indices of Scapulothoracic Muscles in Female Overhead Athletes

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5. Comparative Evaluation of Core and Knee Extensor Mechanism Muscle Activation Patterns in a Stair Stepping Task in Healthy Controls and Patellofemoral Pain Patients.

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Articles in Press

Current Issue

Volume 7 (2020)

Volume 6 (2019)

Volume 5 (2018)

Volume 4 (2017)

Volume 3 (2016)

Volume 2 (2015)

Volume 1 (2014)

Keywords = Electromyography Number of Articles: 5

1. Effects of 12 Weeks Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Adaptation of Quadriceps Muscle

Abstract

2. Comparison of maximum voluntary contraction positions for serratus anterior muscle in men with scapular dyskinesis: Electromyography analysis

Abstract

3. Association Between Preparatory Knee Muscle Activation and Knee Valgus Angle During Single Leg Cross Drop Landing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Abstract

4. Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis Through Electromyographic Indices of Scapulothoracic Muscles in Female Overhead Athletes

Abstract

5. Comparative Evaluation of Core and Knee Extensor Mechanism Muscle Activation Patterns in a Stair Stepping Task in Healthy Controls and Patellofemoral Pain Patients.

Abstract

Keywords = Electromyography
Number of Articles: 5