Greater effects by performing a small number of eccentric contractions daily than a larger number of them once a week

Greater effects by performing a small number of eccentric contractions daily than a larger number of them once a week

Our previous study found that one maximal voluntary eccentric contraction (MVC-ECC) performed daily for 5 days a week for 4 weeks increased MVC-ECC, isometric (MVC-ISO), and concentric contraction (MVC-CON) torque of the elbow flexors more than 10%. The present study investigated the effects of six maximal voluntary eccentric contractions on the…

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Massage Guns: Do they Really Work?

Massage Guns: Do they Really Work?

There is a lack of specific research on the effect of percussive therapy (PT) delivered by massage guns on physiological adaptations. This systematic literature review investigates research conducted on the effects of PT interventions on performance in strength and conditioning settings, and on experiences of musculoskeletal pain.

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Is Running Bad for Your Knees?

Is Running Bad for Your Knees?

Seventeen studies (6 level 2 studies, 9 level 3 studies, and 2 level 4 studies), with 7194 runners and 6947 non runners, met the inclusion criteria. The mean follow-uptime was 55.8 months in the runner group and 99.7 months in the non runner group.The mean age was 56.2 years in the runner group and 61.6 years in the non runner group.

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