Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Sanjeev Nara

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• Research Article
  Co-Contraction of Knee Stabilizer Muscles during Sustained Squat Posture (A Yogic Posture) in Athletes
  Author(s): Sanjeev Nara, Manvinder Kaur, Dinesh Bhatia and Dhananjoy ShawSanjeev Nara, Manvinder Kaur, Dinesh Bhatia and Dhananjoy Shaw
  
  Simultaneous activation of muscles across a joint can be defined as muscle co-contraction. Its purpose is to augment the ligament function in maintenance of joint stability, provide resistance to rotation at a joint, and equalize the pressure distribution at the articular surface. The purpose of this study was to investigate the Co-contraction of selected knee stabilizer muscles as a measure of neuromuscular fatigue in relation to gender, performance and side (left and right) of male (n1=32) and female (n2=18) during sustained squat posture (yogic posture). Squat Posture was performed at an angle of 135º-150º because strength of knee stabilizers (muscles) varies from angle to angle and 135º to 150º is prominent angle range having high consideration for the performance of numerous physical daily routine activities such as walking, running, cycling, stepping and driv.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000256

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