Table 6

EMG activation sequence of lower limb muscles during single limb balance in the three brace application conditions

Brace condition

EYES

Peroneus longus

Gastrocnemius

Rectus femoris

Biceps femoris

Without brace

Open

1

2

3

4

Closed

1

2

3

4

With brace (30 kPa)

Open

1

2

3

4

Closed

1

2

3

4

With brace (60 kPa)

Open

1

2

4

3

Closed

1

2

3

4

Papadopoulos et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007 8:89   doi:10.1186/1471-2474-8-89