Table 3.
The mean values (±SD) of sEMG recorded in microvolts (μV). Vastus lateralis and vastus medialis before (Basic) and during vibration treatment and during leg extension performances together with the mechanical power (Watts) are presented for the operated and non-operated legs of all subjects studied (N=38). The asterisks indicate statistical significance *P<0.05; **P<0.001. The statistical significance between basic and vibration treatment and basic and leg extension performance is also indicated § P<0.001.
| Variables | Leg | |
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| Vibration | Operated | Non operated |
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| Basic sEMG (μV) | 43.1 ± 16.7 | 48.2 ± 17.8* |
| Treatment sEMG (μV) | §154.6 ± 134.4 | § 92.7 ± 49.8** |
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| Leg extension | ||
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| Basic sEMG (μV) | 29.7 ± 15.5 | 30.0 ± 15.1 |
| Performance sEMG (μV) | § 211.9 ± 106.0 | § 230.4 ± 123.9 |
| Mechanical Power (W) | 73.8 ± 24.4 | 82.1 ± 24.1** |
Values are mean ±SD.
Significance
*
= P<0.05;
**
= P<0.001;
§
= P<0.001