Sentences with phrase «in plantarflexion»

In certain trials of older men and women, training with whole body vibration significantly improved muscle torque and power, and were proportionately greatest in plantarflexion and to a lesser extent knee extension, while hip flexion and extension, and knee flexion and dorsiflexion measures were unaltered.

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As the ankle was moved from -15 degrees to + 15 degrees of plantarflexion (toes pointing downwards) the moment arm increased in a linear fashion.

In practice, performing plantarflexion with faster speeds may be beneficial for training the gastrocnemius while utilising slower speeds may be more beneficial for the soleus.

It shares the role of prime mover in ankle plantarflexion with the soleus, but only when the knee is straight.

«Remember that most people tend to cheat in the step - up by pushing off with plantarflexion from the foot that is on the floor.