ArticleJournal of exercise science and fitness2015
Unilateral intramuscular needling can improve ankle dorsiflexor strength and muscle activation in both legs.
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- Menthol-induced activation of TRPM8 receptors increases cutaneous blood flow across the dermatome.Microvascular research · 2022Trial
- Immediate Effects of Acupuncture on Explosive Force Production and Stiffness in Male Knee Joint.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- A scoping review of the contralateral effects of unilateral peripheral stimulation on neuromuscular function.PloS one · 2022Article
- Reliability of Tibialis Anterior Muscle Voluntary Activation Using the Interpolated Twitch Technique and the Central Activation Ratio in People with Stroke.Brain sciences · 2021Article
- Electroacupuncture and Manual Acupuncture Increase Joint Flexibility but Reduce Muscle Strength.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- Peripheral Electrical Stimulation Paired With Movement-Related Cortical Potentials Improves Isometric Muscle Strength and Voluntary Activation Following Stroke.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2020Article
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Abstract
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objectiveThe aim of this study was to determine whether unilateral manual needling at nonacupoints could result in bilateral strength gain similar to that found in electroacupuncture at specific acupoints.
methodsFifty healthy male volunteers with an age range of 19-27 years were recruited and randomly allocated into five groups: (1) manual acupuncture and (2) electroacupuncture at two acupoints (ST-36 and ST-39); (3) manual acupuncture and (4) electroacupuncture at two nonacupoints on the tibialis anterior muscle; and (5) control group. The intervention groups received needling in each session on the right leg for 15 minutes in Week 1, 20 minutes in Week 2, and 30 minutes in Weeks 3-8, three sessions per week. The maximal isometric ankle dorsiflexion strength and muscle activation (as determined by twitch interpolation) of both legs were assessed pre, post, 2 weeks post, and 3 weeks post the experimental period.
resultsMixed models (linear) with repeated-measures analysis identified significant strength gains (
conclusionIt was concluded that both unilateral manual and electric needling caused significant bilateral strength gain, and this effect was not specific to the selected acupoints or electric stimulation. The strength gain was sustained for at least 3 weeks after the 8-week intervention.
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