Correlation between Forward Reaching Abilities and Early Activation Amplitude of Gastrocnemius in Healthy Individuals
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Purpose: To find out that is there any correlation between forward reach and early activation amplitude of gastrocnemius existed. Subjects: 60 healthy individuals in between the age group of 18-25 years studying in SBSPGI.
Method: Upon receiving consent, early activation amplitude for gastrocnemius was recorded using surface EMG and also the maximum forward reach was recording using functional reach test.
Result: Using the Pearson correlation coefficient, no relation was found between early activation of amplitude of gastrocnemius and forward reaching abilities.
Discussion: Whatever minimal activation that take place in gastrocnemius, it cannot be used in predicting any type of balance impairment.
Conclusion: The finding indicate that there is no relation between forward reaching abilities and early activation of gastrocnemius.
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