Isometric exercise induces analgesia and reduces inhibition in patellar tendinopathy

Ebonie Kendra Scase, Dawson Kidgell, Craig R Purdam, James Edmund Gaida, G Lorimer Moseley, Alan Pearce, Jillianne Leigh Cook

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Abstract

Background Few interventions reduce patellar tendinopathy (PT) pain in the short term. Eccentric exercises are painful and have limited effectiveness during the competitive season. Isometric and isotonic muscle contractions may have an immediate effect on PT pain. Methods This single-blinded, randomised cross-over study compared immediate and 45 min effects following a bout of isometric and isotonic muscle contractions. Outcome measures were PT pain during the single-leg decline squat (SLDS, 0-10), quadriceps strength on maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), and measures of corticospinal excitability and inhibition. Data were analysed using a split-plot in time-repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1277 - 1283
Number of pages7
JournalBritish Journal of Sports Medicine
Volume49
Issue number19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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