A comparison of oxygen consumption, RPE and lower limb EMG activity in toning versus running shoes on uphill, level and downhill walking

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dc.contributor.authorChatha, Avneet
dc.contributor.supervisorStuart-Hill, Lynneth Ann
dc.contributor.supervisorKlimstra, Marc D.
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-29T23:16:51Z
dc.date.available2013-08-29T23:16:51Z
dc.date.copyright2013en_US
dc.date.issued2013-08-29
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science M.Sc.en_US
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVES: Comparing electromyography and physiological measures while walking on various inclines in unstable and stable shoes. METHODS: Eleven healthy females walked on treadmill at +10%, 0% and -10% grade for five minutes each, at self-selected pace, in stable and unstable shoes. The two sessions were done 3weeks apart during which the subjects used unstable shoes for regular activities. Electromyography of lower limb muscles, absolute and relative oxygen consumption, perceived exertion rating and heart rate was calculated. RESULTS: Tibialis anterior activation varied significantly with shoe type, irrespective of grade. Soleus, vastus medialis, and biceps femoris showed activation differences in specific gait phases. There was a main effect for absolute and relative oxygen consumption, RPE and HR only with grade. Shoe type showed no effect. CONCLUSION: Though there is no difference in overall physiological variables, but changes in electromyography in specific phases highlight possible muscle toning benefits of unstable shoes.en_US
dc.description.proquestcode0350en_US
dc.description.proquestcode0354en_US
dc.description.proquestcode0382en_US
dc.description.proquestemailavneetchatha@gmail.comen_US
dc.description.scholarlevelGraduateen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/4872
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rights.tempAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectUnstable shoesen_US
dc.subjectneuromuscular strategyen_US
dc.subjectwalking gradesen_US
dc.subjecttoningen_US
dc.subjectlocomotionen_US
dc.titleA comparison of oxygen consumption, RPE and lower limb EMG activity in toning versus running shoes on uphill, level and downhill walkingen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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