Agonist/Antagonist Ratio for ankle joint is similar between active and inactive older adults compared to hip and knee joints

Authors

  • Gabriel Rodrigues Garcia Physical Education and Sports Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, ES, Brazil - gabrielrod.garcia@gmail.com
  • Leonardo Araujo Vieira Physical Education and Sports Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, ES, Brazil
  • Victor Vieira Seibel Physical Education and Sports Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, ES, Brazil
  • Milena Razuk Physical Education and Sports Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, ES, Brazil
  • Natalia Madalena Rinaldi Physical Education and Sports Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, ES, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v14i01.158

Keywords:

agonist/antagonist ratio | angular velocity | isokinetic dynamometer | torque | elderly

Abstract

Background: Previous studies performed analysis of the agonist/antagonist ratio (AAR) largely in atlhlete population. However, no study has observed the effects of physical activity on the AAR in different movement velocities on the elderly people.

Aim: This study aimed to analyze the AAR of the lower limbs in elderly participants of the Exercise Guidance Service (SOE) and compare them with sedentary eldery, using a group of young adults as a control group.

Method: 86 individuals divided into three groups: young adult (n=25); sedentary (n=30); active (n=31). Collection of the AAR was made through the isokinetic dynamometer at velocities of 60 and 120°/s.

Results: The results indicated a difference in the velocity of 60°/s for the hip and in the velocity of 120°/s for the knee. In addition, there was a difference between the elderly (active and sedentary) and the adults at ankle.

Conclusion: Although the sedentary elderly presented higher mean values compared to active group, there was no significant difference for AAR of the lower between these groups.

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Published

2020-04-01

How to Cite

Garcia, G., Vieira , L. ., Seibel, V. ., Razuk, M. ., & Rinaldi, N. (2020). Agonist/Antagonist Ratio for ankle joint is similar between active and inactive older adults compared to hip and knee joints. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 14(1), 4–13. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v14i01.158

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