The Effect of Squat Exercise and Functional Electrical Stimulation on the
Muscle Thickness of Rectus Femoris according to Ankle Angle
Suh Rim
Abstract:Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the muscle thickness of the rectus femoris during the application of squat exercises with functional electrical stimulation (FES), based on different ankle angles (toe in 10°, toe 0°, toe out 10°). Methods Twenty six healthy participants were assessed. The squats were performed with three different ankle angles. They were divided into two groups: Group 1, squats at three ankle angles, and Group 2, squats with FES while applying three ankle angles. Results There wer… Show more
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