Open AccessThe effects of eccentric velocity on activation of elbow flexors: evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging
Author(s) -
Kornelia Kulig,
Christopher M. Powers,
Frank G. Shellock,
Michael R. Terk
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1097/00005768-200102000-00004
Subject(s) - biceps , eccentric , magnetic resonance imaging , delayed onset muscle soreness , medicine , brachialis , concentric , elbow , intensity (physics) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , anatomy , radiology , physics , mathematics , geometry , quantum mechanics , muscle damage
To compare magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal intensity changes in the primary elbow flexors during two isotonic exercise protocols varying in eccentric velocity and the ratio of eccentric to concentric activity.