Anterior subject positioning affects the maximal exerted isometric plantar flexion moment.

We examined the effect of increased anterior subject positioning toward the dynamometer's footplate during maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVCs) on the joint moment, rotation and rate of torque development (RTD). Fourteen subjects, with their hip flexed (110°) and knee fully extended...

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Main Authors: Savvas Stafilidis, Christoph Sickinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219840