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Effects of Cooling on Ankle Muscle Strength, Electromyography, and Gait Ground Reaction Forces
Joint Authors
Halder, Amitava
Gao, Chuansi
Miller, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The effects of cooling on neuromuscular function and performance during gait are not fully examined.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of local cooling for 20 min in cold water at 10°C in a climate chamber also at 10°C on maximal isometric force and electromyographic (EMG) activity of the lower leg muscles.
Gait ground reaction forces (GRFs) were also assessed.
Sixteen healthy university students participated in the within subject design experimental study.
Isometric forces of the tibialis anterior (TA) and the gastrocnemius medialis (GM) were measured using a handheld dynamometer and the EMG was recorded using surface electrodes.
Ground reaction forces during gait and the required coefficient of friction (RCOF) were recorded using a force plate.
There was a significantly reduced isometric maximum force in the TA muscle ( P < 0.001 ) after cooling.
The mean EMG amplitude of GM muscle was increased after cooling ( P < 0.003 ), indicating that fatigue was induced.
We found no significant changes in the gait GRFs and RCOF on dry and level surface.
These findings may indicate that local moderate cooling 20 min of 10°C cold water, may influence maximal muscle performance without affecting activities at sub-maximal effort.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Halder, Amitava& Gao, Chuansi& Miller, Michael. 2014. Effects of Cooling on Ankle Muscle Strength, Electromyography, and Gait Ground Reaction Forces. Journal of Sports Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043045
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Halder, Amitava…[et al.]. Effects of Cooling on Ankle Muscle Strength, Electromyography, and Gait Ground Reaction Forces. Journal of Sports Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043045
American Medical Association (AMA)
Halder, Amitava& Gao, Chuansi& Miller, Michael. Effects of Cooling on Ankle Muscle Strength, Electromyography, and Gait Ground Reaction Forces. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043045
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1043045