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Reduction and recovery of self-sustained muscle activity after fatiguing plantar flexor contractions
PurposePersistent inward calcium and sodium currents (PICs) are crucial for initiation and maintenance of motoneuron firing, and thus muscular force....
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Under pressure: design and validation of a pressure-sensitive insole for ankle plantar flexion biofeedback during neuromuscular gait training
BackgroundElectromyography (EMG)-based audiovisual biofeedback systems, developed and tested in research settings to train neuromuscular control in...
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Plantar flexor voluntary activation capacity, strength and function in cerebral palsy
PurposeDistal lower limb motor impairment impacts gait mechanics in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), however, the contribution of impairments of...
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Effects of a high-volume static stretching programme on plantar-flexor muscle strength and architecture
PurposeStatic stretching (SS) is performed in various settings, but there is no consensus about the effects of SS programmes on changes in muscle...
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Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (Plantar Fasciopathy)
Plantar fasciitis/fasciopathy (PF) affects two million people in the United States. It is a common problem in runners and those individuals whose...
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Combined effect of contraction type and intensity on corticomuscular coherence during isokinetic plantar flexions
During isometric contractions, corticomuscular coherence (CMC) may be modulated along with the contraction intensity. Furthermore, CMC may also vary...
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Involuntary sustained firing of plantar flexor motor neurones: effect of electrical stimulation parameters during tendon vibration
PurposeSimultaneous application of tendon vibration and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) induces an involuntary sustained torque. We...
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Capitalizing on skin in orthotics design: the effects of texture on plantar intrinsic foot muscles during locomotion
Foot orthoses (FO) are a commonly prescribed intervention to alter foot function during walking although their effects have been primarily studied in...
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Effects of flexor reflex stimulation on gait aspects in stroke patients: randomized clinical trial
BackgroundGait deficits are very common after stroke and therefore an important aspect in poststroke rehabilitation. A currently little used method...
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Remote effects of a 7-week combined stretching and foam rolling training intervention of the plantar foot sole on the function and structure of the triceps surae
It is known that a single bout of foam rolling (FR) or stretching can induce changes in range of motion (ROM) and performance in non-directly...
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Comparison of the effects of long-lasting static stretching and hypertrophy training on maximal strength, muscle thickness and flexibility in the plantar flexors
Maximal strength measured via maximal voluntary contraction is known as a key factor in competitive sports performance as well as injury risk...
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Relationship between ankle plantar flexor force steadiness and postural stability on stable and unstable platforms
PurposeThis study was aimed at determining the relationship between ankle plantar flexor force steadiness and postural control during single leg...
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Comparison of acute responses in spinal excitability between older and young people after neuromuscular electrical stimulation
PurposeThis study aims at comparing acute responses in spinal excitability, as measured by H-reflex, between older and young individuals, following a...
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Effects of 21 days of bed rest and whey protein supplementation on plantar flexor muscle fatigue resistance during repeated shortening contractions
PurposeSpace flight and bed rest (BR) lead to a rapid decline in exercise capacity. Whey protein plus potassium bicarbonate diet-supplementation...
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Corticospinal excitability and reflex modulation in a contralateral non-stretched muscle following unilateral stretching
PurposeMuscle stretching effect on the range of motion (ROM) and force deficit in non-stretched muscle, and the underlying mechanisms, is an ongoing...
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Plantar flexor muscle-tendon unit length and stiffness do not influence neuromuscular fatigue in boys and men
PurposeThe twofold purpose of this study was (1) to compare differences in development and etiology of neuromuscular fatigue at different plantar...
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Effects of α-lactalbumin on strength, fatigue and psychological parameters: a randomised double-blind cross-over study
PurposeThe neurotransmitter serotonin has a strong effect on behaviour and motor control. Regarding motor control, serotonin contributes to the...
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Does Ankle Exoskeleton Assistance Impair Stability During Walking in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy?
Lower-limb exoskeletons have the potential to improve mobility in individuals with movement disabilities, such as cerebral palsy (CP). The goal of...
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Influence of pedal characteristics on pedaling control and neural drive in older adults
This study was aimed to investigate whether pedal characteristics and age affect pedal position accuracy, fluctuation, and neural drive variability...
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Lower motor unit discharge rates in gastrocnemius lateralis, but not in gastrocnemius medialis or soleus, in runners with Achilles tendinopathy: a pilot study
ObjectivesDeficits in muscle performance could be a consequence of a reduced ability of a motor neuron to increase the rate in which it discharges....
