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| Author(s): |
Onodera, Andrea N.
[1]
;
Gomes, Aline A.
[1]
;
Pripas, Denise
[1]
;
Mezzarane, Rinaldo A.
[2]
;
Sacco, Isabel C. N.
[1]
Total Authors: 5
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| Affiliation: | [1] Ctr Docencia & Pesquisa, Dept Fisioterapia Fonoaudiol & Terapia Ocupac, BR-05360160 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Victoria, Sch Exercise Sci Phys & Hlth Educ, Victoria, BC - Canada
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | MUSCLE & NERVE; v. 44, n. 2, p. 269-277, AUG 2011. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 14 |
| Abstract | |
Introduction: In this study we investigate the influence of diabetic neuropathy (DN) on lower limb electromyography (EMG) and kinematics during stair negotiation. Methods: Forty-six adults (healthy and DN) performed stair ascent and descent tasks. Kinematic and EMG data were assessed unilaterally. Results: DN patients had lower ankle dorsiflexion while ascending and plantarflexion while descending. This reduced dorsiflexion compromises proper ankle and knee positions necessary for an efficient lifting action by the vastus lateralis (VL). The mechanical disadvantage of VL at the beginning of the stance triggered prolonged VL activation at the end of stair ascent. In stair descent, DN patients showed lower tibialis anterior activity in the early phase that can potentially impair the mechanism of impact absorption when the forefoot contacts the step. Conclusions: Our results reveal an adaptive motor strategy in DN patients to overcome the challenge of stair ascent, which promoted more biomechanical deficits. Muscle Nerve 44: 269-277, 2011 (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 07/01799-1 - Comparative evaluation of the locomotor patterns of activities of daily living in diabetic neuropathic subjects through surface EMG and kinematics |
| Grantee: | Andrea Naomi Onodera |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |