Frank,
On a physiological level as I understand it,
eccentrics provide a higher load on the musculotendinous unit. As the
tissue adapts to the demands placed upon it, it develops tensile strength.
Also, some consider a lack of eccentric strength to be a contributor to
tendonitis. So, as the muscle builds eccentric strength, it can
withstand/absorb the eccentric moments without significant structural
breakdown. Isometrics are also good for building tendon resiliency b/c
they too provide a high amount of tensile loading.
Regards.
Jason Steffe, PT, MS, MTC
Physiotherapy Associates
1901 Phoenix
Blvd, Suite 205
College Park, GA. 30349
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:53
PM
Subject: Eccentric vs. concentric
Hello list,
Could anyone explain why eccentric exercises
would be/are better than
concentric, in case of a tendinosis?
Thanks
in advance,
Frank
