FIXED FOOT BALANCE TRAINING INCREASES RECTUS FEMORIS ACTIVATION DURING LANDING AND JUMP HEIGHT IN RECREATIONALLY ACTIVE WOMEN

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of fixed foot and functionally directed balance training on static balance time, muscle activation during landing, vertical jump height and sprint time. Twenty-four recreationally active females were tested pre- and post-training (fixed foot b...

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Main Authors: Crystal O. Kean, David G. Behm, Warren B. Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2006-03-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol5/n1/16/v5n1-16text.php