Table 2. Mean integrated electromyogram (IEMG) values with LEX (+) and LEX (−).
| IEMG | LEX (+) | LEX (−) | LEX (+)/LEX (−) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Mean | ||
| (%MVC·sec) | (%MVC·sec) | ||
| RF | 3.0±1.1* | 2.0±0.8 | 1.5 |
| VL | 3.7±1.7** | 2.6±1.4 | 1.4 |
| BF | 5.2±3.6 | 3.8±3.1 | 1.4 |
| TA | 5.8±2.7 | 6.9±4.0 | 0.8 |
| GC | 4.3±2.5** | 2.4±1.9 | 1.8 |
| SOL | 4.2±2.9* | 3.5±2.5 | 1.2 |
LEX (+), exercise using the novel active-leg-exercise apparatus called LEX; LEX (−), simple active ankle movements; RF: rectus femoris; VL: vastus lateralis; BF: biceps femoris; TA: tibialis anterior; GC: gastrocnemius; SOL: soleus. Two-way linear mixed model with Bonferroni post hoc p < 0.05 (*), p < 0.01 (**)