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B Vandenbroeck¹, J Slomian², H Cassol²

¹Department of Physical Activity and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Eccentric muscle training shows promise for multiple sclerosis rehabilitation, improving strength, function, and reducing fatigue. More research is needed to compare its effectiveness against concentric training.

Keywords:

Eccentric training Exercise medicine Multiple sclerosis Muscle function Neurological symptoms Neurorehabilitation

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Area of Science:

Neuromuscular rehabilitation
Exercise physiology

Background:

Eccentric muscle action involves muscle lengthening under tension and offers unique training benefits.
While studied for general rehabilitation, its application in neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) is less explored.
Eccentric training demonstrates potential for high force generation with lower metabolic cost and distinct neurological adaptations.

Conclusions:

Eccentric training is a potentially valuable modality for multiple sclerosis rehabilitation, offering benefits beyond strength.
Further large-scale, standardized studies are required to establish optimal protocols and compare efficacy against concentric training.
More research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms and long-term benefits of eccentric training in MS.