EMG analysis of lower limb muscles in humans during quick change in running directions

Open and cross maneuvers for changing running direction were studied to characterize selective EMG activity between the maneuvers. Eleven subjects turned towards the right or the left during running. The gluteus medius modified foot trajectory of the leading leg during the open maneuver, whereas the...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2000-10, Vol.12 (2), p.169-183
Main Authors: Rand, Miya Kato, Ohtsuki, Tatsuyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biomechanical Phenomena
Cross maneuver
Electromyography
Female
Gait modification
Humans
Leg
Male
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Open maneuver
Photic Stimulation
Running - physiology
Sports
Turning
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Summary:Open and cross maneuvers for changing running direction were studied to characterize selective EMG activity between the maneuvers. Eleven subjects turned towards the right or the left during running. The gluteus medius modified foot trajectory of the leading leg during the open maneuver, whereas the sartorius worked modestly during the cross maneuver. Compared with the cross maneuver the open maneuver exhibited greater vastus medialis and gastrocnemius activity during the ground support phase, faster running speed and wider turning angle. These results suggest that the open maneuver is more effective than the cross maneuver for quickly changing running direction.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/S0966-6362(00)00073-4