Eccentric/concentric training of ankle evertor and dorsiflexors in recreational athletes: Muscle latency and strength

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a combined eccentric–concentric exercise program of the ankle evertors and dorsiflexors on the latency time of the peroneus longus and tibialis anterior muscles. Twenty‐four healthy male recreational athletes were admitted to this study and wer...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports 2014-02, Vol.24 (1), p.e29-e38
Main Authors: Keles, S. B., Sekir, U., Gur, H., Akova, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Ankle
ankle joint
Electromyography
Exercise
Humans
isokinetic exercise
Joint Instability - prevention & control
Leg
Male
Muscle Contraction - physiology
muscle strength
Muscle Strength - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Muscular system
peroneal reaction time
Resistance Training - methods
tibial reaction time
Young Adult
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Summary:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a combined eccentric–concentric exercise program of the ankle evertors and dorsiflexors on the latency time of the peroneus longus and tibialis anterior muscles. Twenty‐four healthy male recreational athletes were admitted to this study and were randomly assigned to either the exercise group (n = 12) or the control group (n = 12). Subjects in the exercise group performed an isokinetic exercise program of the ankle evertors and dorsiflexors in a combined eccentric–concentric mode for 3 days per week for 6 weeks. Before and after the exercise program, muscle reaction times of the peroneus longus and tibialis anterior muscles to sudden supinating maneuvers on a tilting platform, and isokinetic strength of the ankle joint musculature were evaluated. The peroneus longus and tibialis anterior reaction times showed significant (P 
ISSN:0905-7188
1600-0838
DOI:10.1111/sms.12105