Comparison of Muscle Activity of Lower Limbs in Bridging Exercise according to Knee Joint Angle

Autor: Yoo Rim Choi, Byeong Jun Hwang, Jong-Woo Kim
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research. 4:595-599
ISSN: 2092-8475
DOI: 10.5854/jiaptr.2013.10.25.595
Popis: The purpose of this study is to identify the bridge exercise posture for the efficient exercise by comparing the muscle activity of the lower limbs according to the changes in muscle length because of knee angle in bridge exercise. The subjects of this study were 9 randomly selected males in their 20s living in D city from those who satisfied inclusion criteria. The measured muscles were Vastus medialis oblique, Vastus lateralis, Semitendinosus, Biceps femoris, Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Tensor faciae latae, and Adductor longus. Data were analyzed through paired comparison test. In the result, ST, BF, and TFL muscle activities were high when knee joint flexion angle was 90°Although in most cases higher muscle activity was shown at 90°than 60°there was no statistical significance. Interestingly, it was lower at 90°than 60°in VL. In ST, BF, and TFL, it was significantly higher at 90°han 60°(p
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