1. Combined effect of low back muscle fatigue and passive tissue elongation on the flexion-relaxation response.
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Jin S and Mirka GA
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- Adult, Biomechanical Phenomena, Humans, Male, Muscle Contraction physiology, Muscle Relaxation physiology, Back Muscles physiopathology, Muscle Fatigue physiology, Occupational Diseases physiopathology, Posture physiology, Torso physiopathology
- Abstract
Previous literature has documented the alterations in the flexion-relaxation response of the lumbar extensor musculature to passive tissue elongation (PTE) and muscle fatigue (MF). There is no study, however, that has explored this response as a function of the combined effect of both PTE and MF, which is often seen in occupational settings. Twelve participants performed three experimental protocols on three different days to achieve (1) PTE, (2) MF and (3) PTE&MF (combined). Trunk kinematics and muscle activities were monitored to assess the effects of these protocols on the peak lumbar flexion angle and the lumbar angle of the flexion-relaxation of the trunk extensor muscles. Results showed responses to the uni-dimensional stresses (PTE and MF) consistent with those seen in the previous literature, while the combined protocol elicited responses that more closely matched the PTE protocol., (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2017
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