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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Effects of Fatigue on Ankle Flexor Activity and Ground Reaction Forces in Elite Table Tennis Players.

Yunfei Lu, Jun Wang, Yuanshi Ren, Jie Ren

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Article in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 authors.

Yunfei LuChina Table Tennis College, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.ORCID 0009-0003-5798-7133
Jun WangShanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2585-9407
Yuanshi RenChina Table Tennis College, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
Jie RenChina Table Tennis College, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2043-3914

Funding

Shanghai Science and Technology Committee 22010503700
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fatigue specifically affects the force production capacity of the working muscle, leading to a decline in athletes' performance. This study investigated the impact of fatigue on ankle flexor muscle activity and ground reaction forces (GRFs) in elite table tennis players, with a focus on the implications for performance and injury risk. Twelve elite male table tennis athletes participated in this study, undergoing a fatigue protocol that simulated intense gameplay conditions. Muscle activity of the soleus (SOL) and gastrocnemius lateralis (GL) muscles, heel height, and GRFs were measured using a combination of wireless electromyography (EMG), motion capture, and force plate systems. Results showed a significant decrease in muscle activity in both legs post-fatigue, with a more pronounced decline in the right leg. This decrease in muscle activity negatively affected ankle joint flexibility, limiting heel lift-off. Interestingly, the maximal anteroposterior GRF generated by the left leg increased in the post-fatigue phase, suggesting the use of compensatory strategies to maintain balance and performance. These findings underscore the importance of managing fatigue, addressing muscle imbalances, and improving ankle flexibility and strength to optimize performance and reduce the risk of injuries.

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Ankle JointElectromyographyMuscle, SkeletalAdultAnkleAthletesBiomechanical PhenomenaFatigueHumansMaleMuscle FatigueTennisYoung Adultankle contractionelectromyographymuscle fatiguetable tennis

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PMID39460001
PMCPMC11511066

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