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Equations used to calculate co-activation co-efficient |
Net knee moment = moment (agonist) - moment (antagonist) (Eq. 1)
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Extension knee moment = Quadriceps moment - Hamstrings moment (Eq. 2)
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Flexion knee moment = Hamstrings moment - Quadriceps moment (Eq. 3)
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Quadriceps muscle moment = constant (a) × Quadriceps EMG (Eq. 4)
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Hamstrings muscle moment = constant (b) × Hamstring EMG (Eq. 5)
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Busse et al. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2006 3:26 doi:10.1186/1743-0003-3-26
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