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Table 3 Mean normalized EMG activity (%MVC) in the analytical range during the functional stability boundary test

From: Differences of muscle co-contraction of the ankle joint between young and elderly adults during dynamic postural control at different speeds

Condition

Muscle

Young

Elderly

Preferred speed

TA [%]

1.05 (0.94–1.27)

2.94 (1.75–5.30)**

SOL [%]

21.49 ± 5.66

33.97 ± 13.18**

Fast speed

TA [%]

1.48 (1.10–2.23)

4.57 (2.98–9.47)**

SOL [%]

21.42 ± 6.29

34.98 ± 11.87**

  1. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range)
  2. TA tibialis anterior, SOL soleus
  3. **Significant differences between the young and elderly groups (p < 0.01)