EMG Analysis of Achilles Exercises

In a recent blog post, I wrote about Tim Tyler’s research presentation on EMG of the gastroc-soleus during Achilles tendon rehab exercises. The study was published in the November issue of Sports Health. Just to re-cap, here’s what the researchers found:

• Seated toe raise : 11%

• Single-leg balance on Wobble Board : 25%
• Prone ankle pumps : 38%
• Plantar flexion with red Thera-Band exercise band : 45%
• Walking : 47%
• Lateral Step-up : 60%
• Single leg heel raise : 112%
• Single leg jump : 112%

Be sure and check out Tim’s podcast of the study if you haven’t already:

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