Open AccessInfluence of Age on Isometric, Isotonic, and Isokinetic Force Production Characteristics in Men
Author(s) -
Eric D. Runnels,
Debra A. Bemben,
Mark Anderson,
Michael G. Bemben
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of geriatric physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.185
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2152-0895
pISSN - 1539-8412
DOI - 10.1519/00139143-200512000-00003
Subject(s) - isometric exercise , isotonic , lean body mass , medicine , elbow flexion , elbow , contraction (grammar) , muscle contraction , age groups , physical therapy , anatomy , cardiology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , body weight , demography , sociology
Most previous studies have focused on the effects of age on muscle performance of a single type of contraction, usually isometric, and usually on only a single muscle group. Instead,we investigated the influence of age on isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic muscle performance in men aged 20-83 years and determined relationships between regional lean body mass and muscle performance.