In vivo human tendon mechanical properties: Effect of resistance training in old age

Maganaris, CN, Narici, MV and Reeves, ND ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9213-4580 (2004) In vivo human tendon mechanical properties: Effect of resistance training in old age. Journal of Musculoskeletal Neuronal Interactions, 4 (2). pp. 204-208. ISSN 1108-7161

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Abstract

Recent advances in ultrasound scanning have made it possible to obtain the mechanical properties of human tendons in vivo. Application of the in vivo method in elderly individuals showed that their patellar tendons stiffened in response to a 14-week resistance training program by ∼65% both structurally and materially. The rate of muscle torque development increased by ∼27%, indicating faster contractile force transmission to the skeleton. The present findings suggest that strength training in old age can, at least partly, reverse the deteriorating effect of ageing on tendon properties and function.

Item Type:	Article
Peer-reviewed:	Yes
Date Deposited:	03 Apr 2006 10:25
Publisher:	Hylonome Publications
Additional Information:	This is an Open Access article published by Hylonome Publications in Journal of musculoskeletal and neuronal interactions.
Divisions:	Faculties > Science and Engineering
Subject terms:	Tendons, Humans, Exercise, Aging, Torque, Aged, Biomechanical Phenomena, Aged, Aging, Biomechanical Phenomena, Exercise, Humans, Tendons, Torque, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1109 Neurosciences, 1116 Medical Physiology, Endocrinology & Metabolism
URI:	https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/1738
ISSN	1108-7161

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