Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)

Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회)
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The influence of hamstring shortness on thigh-muscles during lunge exercises

런지 운동 시 뒤넙다리근의 단축이 넙다리 근육 활성도에 미치는 영향

  • Choi, Bo ram (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of health and welfare, Silla University)
  • 최보람 (신라대학교 보건복지대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2022.03.07
  • Accepted : 2022.05.24
  • Published : 2022.09.30
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Abstract

Background: Hamstring shortness results in the inappropriate activation of the quadriceps femoris because of the loss of the reciprocal inhibition mechanism. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of that activation during lunge exercises on the vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, medial, and lateral hamstrings in participants with hamstring shortness and normal length. Design: Quasi-experimental design Methods: Participants were divided into a hamstring shortness group(n=20) and a hamstring normal length group(n=23), based on a hamstring length test. During lunge exercises, muscle activation of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, medial, and lateral hamstrings were measured by electromyography. Results: Each muscle tested was less activated in the hamstring shortness group than in the hamstring normal length group. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups (p>.05). Conclusion: Although there was no significant difference between the shortness and normal hamstring groups during short lunge exercise time, longer exercising periods will result in the inappropriate activation of the quadriceps femoris. During lunge exercise, hamstring shortness causes an imbalance activation of quadriceps femoris and hamstring, and continuous hamstring shortness can cause damage on joints of lower limb.

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