Influence of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Lower Limb Muscle Activation and Balance Ability in Soccer Player.
10.18857/jkpt.2018.30.6.211
- Author:
Dae Jung YANG
1
;
Seung Kyu PARK
;
Yo Han UHM
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Yeongam, Korea. uhmyo112@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
tDCS;
Muscle activity;
Balance ability
- MeSH:
Lower Extremity*;
Plyometric Exercise;
Quadriceps Muscle;
Soccer*;
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation*
- From:
Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
2018;30(6):211-217
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study is to investigate influence of tDCS on lower limb muscle activity and balance ability in soccer player. METHODS: Sessions were conducted with 15 subjects in tDCS group and 15 in action observation training group for 20 minutes, 5 sessions a week, for 8 weeks. All soccer players underwent 30 minutes of plyometric training before main exercise. To evaluate lower limb muscle activation, rectus femoris and biceps femoris were taken measure using surface electromyogram system and to evaluate balance ability, surface area, whole path length, limited of stability were measured using biorescue. RESULTS: Regarding balance shown in surface area, whole path length, limited of stability and muscle activation in rectus femoris and biceps femoris, tDCS group showed more significant change than action bservation training group. CONCLUSION: Therefore, intervention using tDCS is more effective in improving lower limb muscle activation and balance ability than action observation training.
