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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2019.17.6.389

The Effects of Muscle Balance in Lower Limb on Anaerobic Pedaling Capacity among Elite Cyclists  

Park, Hyun-Ju (General Graduate School, Department of Physical Education, Dankook University)
Kim, Jung-Hoon (College of Sports Science, Dankook University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.17, no.6, 2019 , pp. 389-399 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of muscle asymmetry of knee joint among elite cyclists on anaerobic pedaling power related capacity. In another word, based on isokinetic strength of Non-Dominant, ND and Dominant, D, side, high, moderate and low ratio of ND to D were classified as High Symmetry Group, Moderate Symmetry Group and Asymmetry Group, respectively. Analysis of muscle asymmetry of extensor's ND and D side might not lead to any difference between the three groups. Based on muscle strength analysis of the flexor's ND and D, there was statistical difference between the groups in ND flexor and in the muscle balance index of the flexor muscle. This result also leads to significant difference in pedaling power functionality, but this effects might not lead to any negative pedaling power. Therefore, among even cyclists who may show almost the same recruitment pattern of ND and D side during pedaling stroke muscle asymmetry could exist but this phenomena might not negatively contribute to the pedaling capacity.
Keywords
Cycle; isokinetic muscle strength; muscular balance; Dominant; Non-Dominant; anaerobic pedaling power; muscle balance index;
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