Electromyographic activity and kinematics of sit-to-stand in individuals with muscle disease.

We observed that individuals with muscle disease are able to stand up in a similar sit-to-stand pattern to healthy individuals with longer duration and higher muscle activation levels. Prolonged high muscle activation during functional activities may cause fatigue and muscle destruction in patients. For this reason, planning of exercise programs for appropriate muscles and phases will enable the patients to perform the activity of sit-to-stand more easily. Thus, patients will become more functional and independent in their daily lives with less effort.