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Table 6 EMG activation sequence of lower limb muscles during single limb balance in the three brace application conditions

From: The effect of different skin-ankle brace application pressures on quiet single-limb balance and electromyographic activation onset of lower limb muscles

Brace condition

EYES

Peroneus longus

Gastrocnemius

Rectus femoris

Biceps femoris

Without brace

Open

1

2

3

4

 

Closed

1

2

3

4

With brace (30 kPa)

Open

1

2

3

4

 

Closed

1

2

3

4

With brace (60 kPa)

Open

1

2

4

3

 

Closed

1

2

3

4

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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