Eccentric muscle contraction, during which a muscle lengthens
while under tension, is a fundamental process of human movement but
a surprisingly under-researched area of exercise science. Evidence
suggests that training programmes which incorporate both eccentric
and concentric contractions can result in greater strength gains
than concentric contractions alone, and this clearly has important
implications for training and rehabilitation in sport and
health.
In Eccentric Exercise, leading international sport scientist
Hans Hoppeler introduces the fundamental physiology and
pathophysiology of eccentric muscle work, and explores the key
applications of eccentric exercise in sport, rehabilitation and
health. The book examines the molecular mechanisms responsible for
tissue and organismic adaptations and discusses eccentric
muscle-related pathology, specifically delayed onset muscle
soreness. It assesses the use of eccentric exercise training in the
treatment of certain disease states such as chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, heart insufficiency and sarcopenia, while a
concluding chapter points to open research questions, shows the
limits of the available data and highlights problems with current
exercise modalities.
This book is important reading for all sport and exercise
scientists, clinicians working in rehabilitation, and high-level
strength and conditioning coaches and trainers.
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