Effects of different methods of antagonist muscles pre-activation on knee extensors neuromuscular responses

Carregaro, Rodrigo Luiz; Cunha, Rafael R.; Cardoso, Jefferson Rosa; Pinto, Ronei Silveira; Bottaro, Martim

doi:10.1590/s1413-35552011005000028

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“…After verification of eligibility, demographic and physical data were collected from all participants. Their dominant UL was determined as the limb most frequently used to write 15 , while the dominant LL as the one they would more easily kick a ball 16 . In total, 40 subjects were included, whose demographic and physical characteristics are given in Table 1 .…”

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Assessment of muscular strength with the modified sphygmomanometer test: what is the best method and source of outcome values?

Souza¹,

Martins²,

Moura³

et al. 2014

Braz. J. Phys. Ther.

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Background Tests that are usually employed for the clinical assessment of muscular strength have notable disadvantages. The Modified Sphygmomanometer Test (MST) is a promising method because it is low-cost and provides objective measures. Objectives To investigate the most adequate method and sources of outcome values for the assessment of strength with the MST. Method Methodological study with 40 healthy adults (22.98±2.26 years), who did not practice physical activity regularly. The strength of the flexors and extensors of the elbow and knee, the handgrip of the dominant side and anterior trunk flexors were randomly assessed with portable dynamometers and the MST (bag and cuff adaptations, and sphygmomanometer without adaptation) by a single examiner. An independent examiner read and recorded the values. The sources of the investigated outcome values were the first trial and the means of two and three trials. One-way ANOVAs and Pearson Correlation Coefficients were used for the analyses (α=0.05). Results For the MST methods applied to assess all muscular groups, similar values were found for all sources of outcome values (0.01

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Assessment of muscular strength with the modified sphygmomanometer test: what is the best method and source of outcome values?

Souza¹,

Martins²,

Moura³

et al. 2014

Braz. J. Phys. Ther.

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“…Peak torque has been the most widely reported and discussed variable characterizing muscular performance; however, it is limited to the description of torque generation capacity at a single point in the range of motion [42,43]. Conversely, the variable muscular work provides information on the ability of the muscle to generate torque throughout the entire range of motion [44].…”

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Kinesiotaping Diminishes Delayed Muscle Soreness but does not Improve Muscular Performance

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This study aimed at determining the effect of kinesio-taping (KT) on muscle performance and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after exercise induced muscle damaged. Sixty-six healthy men volunteered to participate (age:18–25 y/o), who performed 200 isokinetic lengthening contractions of the dominant quadriceps. Then subjects were randomized to either control (no treatment), sham (no tape tension), or KT (10% tape tension) groups. Muscle performance was assessed by peak torque and muscular work during maximal isometric and concentric isokinetic contractions. DOMS intensity was assessed using a visual analog scale. Measurements were taken pre-exercise (Pre), 48 h and 96 h post-exercise. Repeated measures ANOVA was used for comparisons within group, and ANCOVA for comparisons among groups. Muscle damage was confirmed in all participants by an increase in CK activity level (p<0.01). Decrease in isometric and isokinetic peak torque was detected at 48 h in the control and sham groups (p<0.01). Muscular work decreased in all groups at 48 h (p<0.01). No differences between groups were detected in muscular performance variables. Increase in DOMS intensity was determined in all groups at 48 h. Comparisons between groups showed lower DOMS intensity in the KT group at 48 h. KT decreased DOMS intensity perception after exercise-induced muscle damage; however, it did not impact muscular performance.

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“…However, in order to obtain such benefits, RE must be carried out with the purpose of balancing the agonist/ antagonist muscles of a specific joint. A strategy widely studied over the last few years involves the pre-activation of the antagonist musculature [5][6][7] . Pre-activation can be carried out through previous contraction of the antagonist muscular group, immediately followed by contraction of the agonist group 8,9 .…”

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“…In this study, the pre-activation model was adopted as training of a reciprocal contraction (TRE) routine. Previous studies have shown that individuals who adopt pre-activation obtained acute positive effects in generating muscle strength of the agonist group 10 , and improve their performance by generating higher work levels 7 and better efficency 11 . However, these results are found either in transversal studies or in shortterm training studies.…”

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Efeitos crônicos do exercício resistido com contrações recíprocas no desempenho funcional e proprioceptivo de indivíduos jovens: ensaio controlado aleatório

Cardoso

Bottaro

Rodrigues

et al. 2014

Rev. Bras. Cineantropom. Desempenho Hum.

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Effects of different methods of antagonist muscles pre-activation on knee extensors neuromuscular responses

Abstract: Background: Pre-activation of antagonistic muscles is used in different modalities of exercise and neuromuscular rehabilitation protocols,

Cited by 10 publications

References 34 publications

Assessment of muscular strength with the modified sphygmomanometer test: what is the best method and source of outcome values?

Assessment of muscular strength with the modified sphygmomanometer test: what is the best method and source of outcome values?

Kinesiotaping Diminishes Delayed Muscle Soreness but does not Improve Muscular Performance

Efeitos crônicos do exercício resistido com contrações recíprocas no desempenho funcional e proprioceptivo de indivíduos jovens: ensaio controlado aleatório

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