Abstract
This review examines the effects of short- and long-term static and cyclic mechanical loading on the mechanical properties of tendons. Tendons do not alter their mechanical properties after static and cycling loading that occurs during fatiguing contractions. Adaptations can occur after the application of long-term loading, but the strain magnitude must exceed a given threshold.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Exercise and sport sciences reviews |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 66-72 |
Number of pages | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.04.2009 |
Research areas and keywords
- Adaptation, Physiological
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Elasticity
- Fatigue
- Humans
- Mechanical Phenomena
- Physical Processes
- Stress, Mechanical
- Tendons
- Tensile Strength
- Time Factors
- Weight-Bearing