Publications by authors named "Colleen K Woxholdt"
J Sport Rehabil
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Quadriceps activation failure after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) has been traditionally measured using specific torque values, which only provide limited insights into neuromuscular function.
- This study utilized sample entropy (SampEn), a mathematical method, to analyze the entire contraction process of quadriceps electromyographic activity for better understanding of neuromuscular deficits post-ACLR.
- Results showed a significant reduction in SampEn for the vastus medialis muscle in ACLR patients, indicating a loss of neurologic complexity that correlated with poorer muscle activation compared to controls.
