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International Journal of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Volume 4 (2018), Article ID 4:IJPTR-146, 4 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2018/146
Research Article
Changes in Force Development and Electromyographic Activity in the Muscle Fatigue Induced by Sustained Maximal Plantar Flexion

Takashi Kamimura1* and Ken Muramatsu2

1Department of Sports and Health Management, Jobu University, 6-34-1 Toyazukamachi Isesaki, Gunma, 372-8588, Japan
2Department of Physical Therapy, Kyorin University, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8611, Japan
Dr. Takashi Kamimura, Department of Sports and Health Management, Jobu University, 6-34-1 Toyazukamachi Isesaki, Gunma, 372-8588, Japan; E-mail: tks.kamimura@gmail.com
01 October 2018; 08 December 2018; 10 December 2018
Kamimura T, Muramatsu K (2018) Changes in Force Development and Electromyographic Activity in the Muscle Fatigue Induced by Sustained Maximal Plantar Flexion. Int J Phys Ther Rehab 4: 146. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2018/146

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