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Isokinetic eccentric exercise

E Kellis1, V Baltzopoulos

  • 1Department of Movement Science, University of Liverpool, England.

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|March 1, 1995
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Eccentric muscle actions, assessed using isokinetic dynamometers, show varied moment-velocity relationships and training specificity. Further research is needed to explore clinical applications in injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Active isokinetic dynamometers enable assessment of eccentric muscle actions, distinct from concentric actions.
  • Eccentric moment typically exceeds concentric moment at similar angular velocities.
  • Conflicting findings exist regarding the eccentric moment-velocity relationship and training specificity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the characteristics of eccentric muscle actions and their assessment.
  • To investigate the reliability and specificity of eccentric exercise.
  • To explore the clinical applications and injury prevention potential of eccentric exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies utilizing isokinetic dynamometry for eccentric muscle assessment.

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  • Analysis of research on eccentric training effects on concentric and eccentric strength.
  • Examination of factors influencing isokinetic eccentric measurement reliability.

    • Main Results:

    • Eccentric moment-velocity relationship findings are inconsistent; effects of velocity on eccentric training specificity are not well-established.
    • Eccentric training's impact on concentric and eccentric strength is debated, with conflicting reports.
    • Isokinetic eccentric efforts may cause less muscle soreness than other modalities, but clinical applications require further study.

    Conclusions:

    • Eccentric muscle actions present unique characteristics influencing strength assessment and training.
    • The velocity specificity and mode specificity of eccentric exercise require further investigation.
    • Expanded research into the clinical use of eccentric exercise is crucial for injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.