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Acute response of clinical and functional variables in maximal exercise from contraction concentric versus eccentric

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Author(s):
Danielli Aguilar Barbosa [1] ; Fernanda Assen Soares Campoy [2] ; Thâmara Alves [3] ; Maíra Campos de Albuquerque [4] ; Mariana de Oliveira Gois [5] ; Roseana Paula de Ávila [6] ; Jayme Netto Júnior ; Carlos Marcelo Pastre
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia - Brasil
[3] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia - Brasil
[4] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia - Brasil
[5] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia - Brasil
[6] Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia. Departamento de Fisioterapia - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 8
Document type: Journal article
Source: Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Esporte; v. 37, n. 1, p. 87-95, 2015-03-00.
Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze and compare the acute responses of clinical and functional variables after a maximum force exercise of eccentric versus concentric contraction. We evaluated 46 male subjects were randomly divided into two groups according to the type of exercise. Comparing the groups no significant differences, but the analysis of each group, there was an increased sensation of pain (VAS), perceived exertion (Borg scale) and increases in measures of thigh circumference (eccentric group: 10% (p<0.001) 20% (p<0.001) 30% (p<0.05) and concentric to the group: measured with 40% p<0.01) for the algometer, only concentric group showed lower threshold (p<0.01). It can be inferred that stimuli controlled up to 100% are not aggressive and limiting, and future studies may include analysis of injury markers. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/09687-0 - Effects of resistance concentric versus eccentric trainning on cardiovascular, biochemical, clinical and functional parameters
Grantee:Carlos Marcelo Pastre
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants