Muscle Activation and Perceived Loading During Rehabilitation Exercises: Comparison of Dumbbells and Elastic Resistance

Abstract

Comparably high levels of muscle activation were obtained during resistance exercises with dumbbells and elastic tubing, indicating that therapists can choose either type in clinical practice. The Borg CR10 can be a useful aid in estimating intensity of individual rehabilitation protocols.

Effect of Mulligan Stretching Techniques (TSLR and BLR) on Biceps Femoris Muscle and Pelvic Rotation by Using Surface Emg and Bubble Inclinometer Respectively

“…The results of this study differ from the results of the study done by Andersen et al (2010) who reported that comparable high levels of muscle activation were obtained during resistance exercises with dumbbells and elastic tubing. In the present study the EMG activity was checked during the maximal resistance given by the DeLorme weights, but the EMG activity decreased in the TSLR group.…”

A Cohort Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of Low Load/High Repetition Elastic Band Resistance Training for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

“…This has highlighted the need to examine effects and safety of alternate exercise equipment [3]. Elastic resistance equipment such as elastic bands and tubing offers an alternative that has shown comparable results to weight machines regarding both upper and lower extremity exercises in healthy adults [5,6]. In people with COPD, O´Shea et al [7] found that a predominantly home-based resistance training regimen with elastic bands could be used to increase knee extensor strength.…”

Dose–response relation between perceived physical exertion during healthcare work and risk of long-term sickness absence

“…In laboratory settings, perceived physical exertion relates closely to work demands expressed as a percentage of the individual physical capacity -both in terms Andersen et al of cardiovascular (12) and muscular work loadings (13). Thus, to some extent, perceived physical exertion reflects the balance between physical work demands and physical capacity of the individual.…”