<![CDATA[Introduction: Fencing is a sport involving explosive movements that carry a high risk of injury to the lower limbs, particularly when performing lunges. Injuries can affect the activation patterns of muscles involved in stabilisation and movement control. This study aimed to investigate differences in tibialis anterior muscle activity in the lower leg during the lunge phase in female fencers with and without a history of injury. Methods: This study employed a quantitative observational approach with a cross-sectional design. The study subjects comprised 12 female fencers divided into two groups: those with a history of injury and those without. Muscle activity was measured using surface electromyography (sEMG) of the tibialis anterior muscle during the lunge phase. Data were analysed using the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality and the Mann-Whitney test to determine differences between groups. Results: The results showed that tibialis anterior muscle activity in the group with a history of injury was lower (141.91 ± 30.21) compared to the group without a history of injury (251.29 ± 88.50). Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.028). These findings suggest that a history of injury influences the activation of the tibialis anterior muscle in female fencers. Conclusion: In conclusion, there is a difference in tibialis anterior muscle activity between female fencers with and without a history of injury during the lunge phase.]]>
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