IMMEDIATE AND SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF SHORT AND LONG DURATION ISOMETRIC CONTRACTIONS FOR PATELLAR TENDINOPATHY

Review written by Dr Seth O’Neill info

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE

Patellar tendinopathy causes disability for many active young adults involved in jumping sports. Management of these individuals in-season is difficult and challenging. Recently heavy long duration isometric contractions of the quadriceps have shown some promise for pain reduction. This study

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