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ArticleJournal of athletic training2022

Muscle Activation During Single-Legged Squat Is Affected by Position of the Nonstance Limb.

Anne Khuu, Kari L Loverro, Cara L Lewis

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Article in Journal of athletic training, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Anne KhuuDepartment of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, MA.
Kari L LoverroDepartment of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, MA.
Cara L LewisDepartment of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, MA.
Boston University · USCombat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center · US

Funding

Effect of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) on hip motion in young adultsK23AR063235 · NIAMS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) · PI LEWIS, CARA L · 2013 to 2017
$711k
Sex-specific movement differences in young adults with and without hip painR21AR061690 · NIAMS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) · PI LEWIS, CARA L · 2012 to 2013
$394k
NIAMS NIH HHS K23 AR063235NIAMS NIH HHS R21 AR061690
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Abstract

contextThe single-legged squat (SLS) is appropriate for targeting activation, strengthening, and neuromuscular retraining of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and quadriceps. However, the effects of different nonstance-limb positions on muscle activity have not been fully evaluated.

objectiveTo compare the muscle activity of selected stance-limb hip muscles during the SLS using 3 nonstance-limb positions: in front (SLS-Front), in the middle (SLS-Middle), and in back (SLS-Back).

designControlled laboratory study.

settingBiomechanics laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsA total of 17 healthy adults (8 men, 9 women; age = 22.6 ± 3.6 years, height = 173.3 ± 10.7 cm, mass = 71.2 ± 11.0 kg) participated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Surface electromyographic data of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, lateral hamstrings, medial hamstrings, rectus femoris, and tensor fascia lata (TFL) as well as kinetic data of the hip and knee were collected while participants performed the 3 SLS tasks. Mean muscle-activation levels during the descent and ascent phases for the selected hip muscles and hip and knee kinetics in all 3 planes were compared for the 3 tasks. Each variable of interest was analyzed using a separate linear regression model with a generalized estimating equations correction.

resultsMuscle-activation levels of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, medial hamstrings, rectus femoris, and TFL for the stance limb during descent (P ≤ .04) and the medial hamstrings and TFL during ascent (P ≤ .002) were different among the SLS tasks. The greatest number of differences occurred between SLS-Front and SLS-Back. During descent, gluteal muscle activity was greater in SLS-Front (P ≤ .03) and SLS-Middle (P = .03) than in SLS-Back. For both phases, TFL activity was greater during SLS-Front than during both SLS-Middle and SLS-Back (P ≤ .006). Kinetic differences at the hip and knee between SLS tasks were also observed (P values ≤ .02).

conclusionsThe 3 SLS tasks had different muscle-activation and kinetic profiles. Clinicians and researchers can vary nonstance-limb position during the SLS to manipulate muscle-activation levels and tailor the exercise to assist with goals at different stages of rehabilitation.

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Muscle, SkeletalPostureAdultButtocksElectromyographyFemaleHumansMaleQuadriceps MuscleYoung Adultbiomechanicsmovement analysismuscle activitytherapeutic exercise

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PMID33887761
PMCPMC8876880
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