Simulation of lower limb joint forces and muscle-activation
Schneider, Günter / Cvecka, Jan / Krenn, Matthias
The leg press presents an effective exercise device for the lower limb muscles where the individual works against resistance in both, concentric and eccentric way. Training on a legpress is often used in rehabilitation because it has a defined range of movement which reduces the impact on the joints. In recent years, a unique computer-controlled linear motor powered leg press was developed by the Comenius University (Bratislava, Slovakia) and ...