How does lumbopelvic manipulation affect muscle activation in athletes with knee pain?

A randomized controlled trial suggests that lumbopelvic manipulation could offer significant benefits for athletes suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This condition, common among athletes, is characterized by pain around the kneecap and can impair athletic performance. In 2016 the study, led by Alireza Motealleh and colleagues, investigated the immediate effects of lumbopelvic manipulation on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of key muscles around the knee, … Continue reading How does lumbopelvic manipulation affect muscle activation in athletes with knee pain?

Can electromyostimulation improve recovery after intense knee extensor exercise?

The impact of recovery methods on athletic performance following intermittent training remains a topic of debate. In this study, researchers led by Nidhal Zarrouk, et. al., (2011) sought to shed light on this issue by comparing the effects of three distinct recovery interventions on the peak torque (PT) and electromyographic (EMG) activity of the knee extensor muscles in elite judo players. Eight elite judo players, … Continue reading Can electromyostimulation improve recovery after intense knee extensor exercise?