Effects of an 8-week whole-body electromyostimulation training on cycling performance, back pain, and posture of a 17-year-old road cyclist
Berger J, Ludwig O, Becker S, Kemmler W, Fröhlich M (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
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Book Volume: 26
Pages Range: 96-100
Journal Issue: 2
Abstract
A 17-year-old male road cyclist with unspecific back pain and postural deficiency regarding the depth of the lumbar lordosis (flèche lombaire [fl]) and the upper body tilt (forward trunk tilt [tt]) absolved an 8-week whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) training to improve performance parameters and health issues. During WB-EMS, muscle groups all over the body are stimulated via external electrodes, thus creating an intensive training stimulus due to the electrically induced involuntary muscle contraction. The athlete’s posture (fl 2.2%, tt 64.3%) and back pain (54%) improved, and trunk strength increased (extension 15.5%, flexion 29.2%). This is the first WB-EMS study of a minor cyclist, suggesting positive effects of WB-EMS as a time-saving strength training method on health and strength parameters.
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APA:
Berger, J., Ludwig, O., Becker, S., Kemmler, W., & Fröhlich, M. (2021). Effects of an 8-week whole-body electromyostimulation training on cycling performance, back pain, and posture of a 17-year-old road cyclist. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training, 26(2), 96-100. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0016
MLA:
Berger, Joshua, et al. "Effects of an 8-week whole-body electromyostimulation training on cycling performance, back pain, and posture of a 17-year-old road cyclist." International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training 26.2 (2021): 96-100.
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