Determination of Selected Lower Limb Muscles Electromyography Frequency Spectrum in Male Soccer Players with ACL Injury during Three Running Patterns

Document Type : Original research papers

Authors

1 Department of Sport Physiology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

2 Department of Sport Management and Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili,, Ardabil, Iran.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate electromyography frequency spectrum of selected lower limb muscles in males with ACL injury during three different running patterns. Fourteen soccer players with ACL injury and 14 healthy soccer players were volunteered to participate in the study. A wireless electromyography system with 8 pairs of bipolar surface electrodes was used to record the electromyography frequency spectrum during three running patterns. The results showed that the median frequency of tibia anterior muscle in the ACL injury group during propulsion phase in the rear-foot strike running pattern was greater compared to the healthy group (p= 0.024). The median frequency of semitendinosus muscle in the propulsion phase in mid-foot running patterns in the ACL group was higher compared to the healthy group (p=.0.044). Also, the median frequency of semitendinosus muscle in the loading response phase in forefoot running patterns in the ACL group was greater compared to the healthy group (p= 0.028). According to the research results, it can be stated increased agonist and antagonist muscle activity across different running patterns increase the risk of secondary injury in people with ACL injuries.

Keywords

Main Subjects

References

  1. Abdollahpour Darvishani M, Barghamadi M, Jafarnezhadgero A. Effect of Quadriceps Muscular Fatigue on Knee Joint Kinetics at Different Flexion/Extension Velocities in Male Soccer Players. The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2019;8(2):86-96.
  2. Beynnon BD, Fleming BC. Anterior cruciate ligament strain in-vivo: a review of previous work. Journal of biomechanics. 1998;31(6):519-25.
  3. Wright RW, Johnson L, Brophy RH, Bogunovic L, Matava MJ, Smith MV. Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Outcomes at a Minimum of 5-Year Follow-Up: A Systematic Review. The journal of knee surgery. 2019;32(03):218-21.
  4. kiani p, farahpour n, majlesi m. Range of motion and angular velocity analysis during landing from different heights, of the lower limb joints in patients with reconstructed anterior cruciate ligaments. Anesthesiology and Pain. 2018;9(3):14-24.
  5. Jafarnezhadgero AA, Majlesi M, Etemadi H, Robertson D. Rehabilitation improves walking kinematics in children with a knee varus: Randomized controlled trial. Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine. 2018;61(3):125-34.
  6. Bilodeau M, Schindler-Ivens S, Williams D, Chandran R, Sharma S. EMG frequency content changes with increasing force and during fatigue in the quadriceps femoris muscle of men and women. Journal of electromyography and kinesiology. 2003;13(1):83-92.
  7. Jafarnezhadgero AA, Anvari M, Granacher U. Long-term effects of shoe mileage on ground reaction forces and lower limb muscle activities during walking in individuals with genu varus. Clinical Biomechanics. 2020;73:55-62.
  8. De Wit B, De Clercq D, Aerts P. Biomechanical analysis of the stance phase during barefoot and shod running. Journal of biomechanics. 2000;33(3):269-78.
  9. Hamill J, Gruber AH. Is changing footstrike pattern beneficial to runners? Journal of sport and health science. 2017;6(2):146-53.
  10. Farahpour N, Jafarnezhadgero A, Allard P, Majlesi M. Muscle activity and kinetics of lower limbs during walking in pronated feet individuals with and without low back pain. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2018;39:35-41.
  11. Jafarnezhadgero AA, Sorkhe E, Oliveira AS. Motion-control shoes help maintaining low loading rate levels during fatiguing running in pronated female runners. Gait & posture. 2019;73:65-70.
  12. Gnagne R, Barez F, Kao J, El-Hage A, editors. Load Distribution in Barefoot Running Shoes. ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition; 2015: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
  13. Madadi-Shad M, Jafarnezhadgero A, Zago M, Granacher U. Effects of varus knee alignment on gait biomechanics and lower limb muscle activity in boys: A cross sectional study. Gait & posture. 2019;72:69-75.
  14. Faul F, Erdfelder E, Lang A-G, Buchner A. G* Power 3: A flexible statistical power analysis program for the social, behavioral, and biomedical sciences. Behavior research methods. 2007;39(2):175-91.
  15. Labanca L, Laudani L, Casabona A, Menotti F, Mariani PP, Macaluso A. Early compensatory and anticipatory postural adjustments following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. European journal of applied physiology. 2015;115(7):1441-51.
  16. Madadi-Shad M, Jafarnezhadgero AA, Sheikhalizade H, Dionisio VC. Effect of a corrective exercise program on gait kinetics and muscle activities in older adults with both low back pain and pronated feet: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Gait & Posture. 2020;76:339-45.
  17. Äng BO. Impaired neck motor function and pronounced pain-related fear in helicopter pilots with neck pain–A clinical approach. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2008;18(4):538-49.
  18. Risberg MA, Moksnes H, Storevold A, Holm I, Snyder-Mackler L. Rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament injury influences joint loading during walking but not hopping. British journal of sports medicine. 2009;43(6):423-8.
  19. Jafarnezhadgero A, Majlesi M, Madadi-Shad M. The effects of low arched feet on lower limb joints moment asymmetry during gait in children: A cross sectional study. The Foot. 2018;34:63-8.
  20. Ristanis S, Stergiou N, Patras K, Vasiliadis HS, Giakas G, Georgoulis AD. Excessive tibial rotation during high-demand activities is not restored by anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery. 2005;21(11):1323-9.
  21. Patras K, Ziogas G, Ristanis S, Tsepis E, Stergiou N, Georgoulis AD. High intensity running results in an impaired neuromuscular response in ACL reconstructed individuals. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2009;17(8):977-84.
  22. Jafarnezhadgero A, Madadi-Shad M, McCrum C, Karamanidis K. Effects of corrective training on drop landing ground reaction force characteristics and lower limb kinematics in older adults with genu valgus: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of aging and physical activity. 2019;27(1):9-17.
  23. Connick MJ, Li F-X. Changes in timing of muscle contractions and running economy with altered stride pattern during running. Gait & posture. 2014;39(1):634-7.
  24. Gauffin H, Tropp H. Altered movement and muscular-activation patterns during the one-legged jump in patients with an old anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The American journal of sports medicine. 1992;20(2):182-92.

 

Files

History

  • Receive Date: 20 May 2020
  • Revise Date: 10 June 2022
  • Accept Date: 19 June 2022

Share

How to cite

Statistics