Comparison of Hamstrings and Quadriceps Muscle Activation in Male and Female Professional Soccer Players

Comparison of Hamstrings and Quadriceps Muscle Activation in Male and Female Professional Soccer Players

(1) Background: this study aimed to determine if there are differences in quadriceps and hamstring muscle activation in professional male and female soccer players. (2) Methods: muscle activation was recorded by surface electromyography in 27 professional soccer players (19 male and 8 female). The p...

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Main Authors:	Gonzalo Torres, Estrella Armada-Cortés, Javier Rueda, Alejandro F. San Juan, Enrique Navarro
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:	Applied Sciences
Subjects:	electromyography ratio prevention injury
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/738

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