The changes in lumbopelvic motion and trunk muscle activity occurring during 2000 m rowing elite collegiate rowers (five men three women with careers of 5.6±2.1 years) were investigated. pelvic inclination the lumbar angle calculated. Surface electrodes attached to rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal multifidus, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, femoris, biceps femoris. Three consecuti...

Spasticity of the rectus femoris (RF) is one of the possible causes of stiff knee gait (SKG) in cerebral palsy. Musculoskeletal studies have shown that in SKG, length and speed of the RF are affected. No evaluation had been made to quantify the modifications of those parameters after surgery. The effect of this operation on gait quality and on RF kinematics was assessed in this study in order t...

INTRODUCTION: Quadriceps muscle strain injuries are prevalent in the Australian Football League (AFL) with each team recording 1-2 new quadriceps per season. Little is known about epidemiology and recovery time frames for especially when compared to other common football. This study aimed describe of AFL players. We also milestones investigate influence clinical factors such as injury type (ind...