The influence of torque and velocity on erector spinae muscle fatigue and its relationship to changes of electromyogram spectrum density

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Einfluss von Kontraktionskraft und -geschwindigkeit auf die Ermüdung des M. erector spinae und ihre Beziehung zu Änderungen der Dichte des EMG-Spektrums
Autor:van Dieën, Jaap H.; Boeke, Barbara; Oosterhuis, Willy; Toussaint, Huub M.
Erschienen in:European journal of applied physiology
Veröffentlicht:72 (1996), 4, S. 310-315, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:1439-6319, 0301-5548
DOI:10.1007/BF00599690
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199602105993
Quelle:BISp

Abstract des Autors

The influence of contraction force and velocity during isokinetic contractions on the development of fatigue in the erector spinae muscle was studied. Seven male subjects performed a series of 250 contractions at 25% and 50% of their isometric maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) at 40 and 80ø/s. Fatigue defined as a decrease of the contractile capacity of the muscles was studied by means of a 15-s maximal test-contraction following the exercise. Both the initial force and the force decrement during the test-contraction were studied. Surface electromyogram (EMG) signals of the main tracts of the erector spinae muscle were recorded. The frequency content was studied by calculating the zero-crossing rate for the signals obtained during dynamic contractions and by means of fast Fourier transformation for the test contraction. After the 50% MVC dynamic contractions the initial force during the postexercise test-contraction was significantly lower than after the 25% MVC contractions. No significant influence of contraction velocity on fatigue development was found. The force decrement during the test-contraction did not depend on the experimental conditions. The EMG amplitude indicated that the subjects were better able to relax their muscles during the counter movement (flexion) at high forces and high velocities compared to the other experimental conditions. The frequency content of the EMG signals during the dynamic contractions and the postexercise test-contraction showed only very weak relationships with fatigue. Therefore, spectrum EMG parameters as determined in the present study do not seem suitable as indicators of muscle fatigue as a consequence of dynamic contractions of trunk extensor muscles. Verf.-Referat