Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 55-64 , February 2009

Agonist versus antagonist muscle fatigue effects on thigh muscle activity and vertical ground reaction during drop landing

Received 11 May 2007 ,Revised 3 August 2007 ,Accepted 3 August 2007.

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PII: S1050-6411(07)00140-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2007.08.002

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 55-64 , February 2009

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