Journal article
Musculoskeletal stiffness during hopping and running does not change following downhill backwards walking
Sports Biomechanics, Vol.13(3), pp.241-258
2014
Abstract
Eccentric contractions that provide spring energy can also cause muscle damage. The aim of this study was to explore leg and vertical stiffness following muscle damage induced by an eccentric exercise protocol. Twenty active males completed 60 minutes of backward-walking on a treadmill at 0.67 m/s and a gradient of - 8.5° to induce muscle damage. Tests were performed immediately before; immediately post; and 24, 48, and 168 hours post eccentric exercise. Tests included running at 3.35 m/s and hopping at 2.2 Hz using single- and double-legged actions. Leg and vertical stiffness were measured from kinetic and kinematic data, and electromyography (EMG) of five muscles of the preferred limb were recorded during hopping. Increases in pain scores (over 37%) occurred post-exercise and 24 and 48 hours later (p < 0.001). A 7% decrease in maximal voluntary contraction occurred immediately post-exercise (p = 0.019). Changes in knee kinematics during single-legged hopping were observed 168 hours post (p < 0.05). No significant changes were observed in EMG, creatine kinase activity, leg, or vertical stiffness. Results indicate that knee mechanics may be altered to maintain consistent levels of leg and vertical stiffness when eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage is present in the lower legs. © 2014 Taylor & Francis.
Details
- Title
- Musculoskeletal stiffness during hopping and running does not change following downhill backwards walking
- Authors
- C W Joseph (Author) - Southern Health CentreE J Bradshaw (Author) - Australian Catholic UniversityJ Kemp (Author) - Australian Catholic UniversityRoss Clark (Author) - Australian Catholic University
- Publication details
- Sports Biomechanics, Vol.13(3), pp.241-258
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1080/14763141.2014.914240
- ISSN
- 1476-3141
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450422002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Web Of Science research areas
- Engineering, Biomedical
- Sport Sciences