Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
Torque steadiness and low-frequency fatigue (LFF) were examined in the human triceps brachii after concentric or eccentric fatigue protocols. Healthy young males (n = 17) performed either concentric or eccentric elbow extensor contractions until the eccentric maximal voluntary torque decreased to 75% of pre-fatigue for both (concentric and eccentric) protocols. The number of concentric contractions was greater than the number of eccentric contractions needed to induce the same 25% decrease in eccentric MVC torque (52.2 ± 2.9 vs. 41.5 ± 2.1 for the concentric and eccentric protocols, respectively, p < .01). The extent of peripheral fatigue was 12% greater after the concentric compared to the eccentric protocol (twitch amplitude), whereas LFF (increase in double pulse torque/single pulse torque), was similar across protocols. Steadiness, or the ability for a subject to hold a submaximal isometric contraction, was 20% more inpaired during the Ecc protocol (p = .052). Similarly, the EMG activity required to hold the torque steady was nearly 20% greater after the eccentric compared to concentric protocol. These findings support that task dependent eccentric contractions preferentially alter CNS control during a precision based steadiness task.
Recommended Citation
Mezsaros, Andrew; Iguchi, Masaki; Chang, Shuo-Hsiu; and Shields, Richard K., "Repetitive Eccentric Muscle Contractions Increase Torque Unsteadiness in the Human Triceps Brachii" (2010). Faculty Publications - College of Physical Therapy. 3.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/pt_fac/3
Comments
Originally published by Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2010, Aug;20(4): 619-26.
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-electromyography-and-kinesiology/