Preservation of eccentric strength in older adults: Evidence, mechanisms and implications for training and rehabilitation

Overall reductions in muscle strength typically accompany the aging process. However, older adults show a relatively preserved capacity of producing eccentric strength. The preservation of eccentric strength in older adults is a well-established phenomenon, occurring indiscriminately across differen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Experimental gerontology 2010-06, Vol.45 (6), p.400-409
Hauptverfasser:	Roig, Marc, MacIntyre, Donna L., Eng, Janice J., Narici, Marco V., Maganaris, Constantinos N., Reid, W. Darlene
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging Aging - physiology Eccentric contraction Female Humans Male Muscle Contraction - physiology Muscle Fibers, Skeletal - physiology Muscle Strength - physiology Sarcopenia Sarcopenia - physiopathology Skeletal muscle Strength
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