Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics (한국운동역학회지)

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Comparative of Quadriceps Muscle Activity during Stair Gait depending on Short-time Sitting and Gender

단시간 착석과 성별에 따른 계단보행 시 대퇴사두근 근활성도 비교분석

  • Sangha Park (Department of Physical Education, Graduate School Pukyong National University) ;
  • Duhyun Kim (Department of Physical Education, Graduate School Pukyong National University) ;
  • Sabin Chun (Department of Physical Education, Graduate School Pukyong National University) ;
  • Qian Qian (Department of Physical Education, Graduate School Pukyong National University) ;
  • Taegyu Kim (Major of Marine Sports, Division of Smart Healthcare, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Young Hoon Kim (Major of Marine Sports, Division of Smart Healthcare, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Jae Myoung Park (Department of Youth Guidance and Sport Education, Korea National Sports University) ;
  • Jong Chul Park (Major of Marine Sports, Division of Smart Healthcare, Pukyong National University)
  • Received : 2023.01.30
  • Accepted : 2023.03.03
  • Published : 2023.03.31
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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this was to find out the muscle activity of the quadriceps femoris by gender when sitting on a chair while performing stairs gait (US; Up-stairs, DS; Down-stairs). Method: 13 male subjects (age: 22.00 ± 1.68 yrs, height: 174.85 ± 6.10 cm, weight: 68.15 ± 9.83 kg) and 15 female subjects (age: 21.17 ± 1.58 yrs, height: 168.20 ± 5.55 cm, weight: 55.73 ± 6.94 kg) participated in this study. The study used wireless three channel EMG. Results: In this study, there was no gender difference in quadriceps femoris activity during the US and DS periods, and there was no significant difference between the male group before and after postural maintenance during the US and DS periods. The quadriceps muscle of the female group also did not show a significant difference before and after US sitting. However, the vastus medialis muscle activity during DS in the female group was significantly lower after application than before application of maintaining a sitting posture (p<.05). There was no interaction effect between the 15-minute sitting position application and gender. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that sitting in a chair affects the transient functioning of the quadriceps muscle in women. Therefore, emphasize the need for active rest when sitting in a chair for long periods of time.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by Pukyong National University Development Project Research Fund (Philosopher of Next Generation), 2022.

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