Effects of Isometric Upper Limb Contraction on Trunk and Leg Muscles During Sit-to-stand Activity in Healthy Elderly Females

JANG EUNMI (장은미); Mihyun Kim (김미현); Jaeseop Oh (오재섭)

Effects of Isometric Upper Limb Contraction on Trunk and Leg Muscles During Sit-to-stand Activity in Healthy Elderly Females

Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
2017, 12(1), pp.61-66
Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy

JANG EUNMI ¹, Mihyun Kim ¹, Jaeseop Oh ¹

¹인제대학교

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of isometric upper limb contraction on the trunk and lower extremity muscles during the sit-to-stand activity in elderly females. METHODS: Eighteen healthy elderly females performed three directional isometric upper extremity contractions (flexion, extension, and horizontal abduction movements) using an elastic band during sit-to-stand activity. Electromyography signals were collected from the internal oblique, erector spinae, rectus femoris, and biceps femoris muscles. RESULTS: Internal oblique activity was greater in bilateral shoulder flexion and bilateral shoulder horizontal abduction than in neutral position (p<.05). Erector spinae and rectus femoris muscle activities in bilateral shoulder flexion was greater than in neutral position and bilateral shoulder extension (p<.05). Biceps femoris activity was significantly greater in bilateral shoulder flexion than in bilateral shoulder extension and horizontal abduction, and in neutral position compared to bilateral shoulder extension (p<.05). CONCLUSION: These results suggest that incorporating isometric upper limb contraction may be beneficial for enhancing the contribution of trunk and lower extremity muscle activities to trunk stabilization during sit-to-stand activity. Therefore, isometric upper limb contraction during sit-to-stand tasks, especially in flexion, may be used to elicit contraction of the lumbopelvic region muscles within a tolerable range, for developing endurance and strength in the elderly.

KEYWORDS

Isometric contraction, Leg muscle, Sit-to-stand, Trunk muscle, Upper extremity

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