Short-term Effects of Robot-Resistance Exercises on Muscle Strength and Activations: Types of Muscle Contraction and Speed of Contraction

Wiha Choi, Sehoon Oh, Junghoon Lee, Chan Lee, Young Kwan Kim

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Abstract

We developed the isokinetic exercise robot for single joint muscle training. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of contraction types (concentric vs. eccentric contractions) and contractile speeds (slow vs. fast contractions) controlled by the developed exercise robot on muscle strength and activations. Ten subjects voluntarily performed the biceps curls exercise by resisting the robot-driven loads. Results indicated that there was no significant change in muscular strength as a result of different type of contraction and contractile velocity. The effect of fatigue, however, might be detected due to decreased maximum moment and increased muscle activities. Further research on the optimal recovery time is needed in order to enhance utilization of exercise robot in fitness areas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages5297-5300
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538613115
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2019
Event41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2019 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 23 Jul 201927 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
ISSN (Print)1557-170X

Conference

Conference41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2019
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period23/07/1927/07/19

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