Comparison of EMG activity of quadriceps muscle according to plantar flexion degree of ankle joint
Plantar flexion 0° | Plantar flexion 20° | Plantar flexion 45° | F | p | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
RF (%) | 29.70±15.40 | 46.20±27.78 | 58.52±24.36 | 40.72 | <0.001 |
VL (%) | 46.60±27.74 | 62.21±33.02 | 71.99±33.65 | 44.45 | <0.001 |
VM (%) | 31.23±17.04 | 42.68±22.32 | 50.40±26.84 | 35.17 | <0.001 |
Mean±SD, *p<0.05, 0°: plantar flexion angle 0°, 20°: plantar flexion angle 20°, 45°: plantar flexion angle 45°, RF: rectus femoris, VL: vastus lateralis, VM: vastus medialis.