Eccentric Muscle Training in Sports and Orthopaedics

Book excerpt: This thoroughly updated manual will cover the concepts and techniques of muscle strengthening using dynamic and isokinetic equipment. Describes and illustrates the scientific and clinical rationalefor eccentric muscle training from the perspectives of the literature, functional importance, and clinical experience Focuses on principles and guidelines that enable safe, effective application of eccentric muscle loads Classifies and addresses eccentric muscle training in five areas: isotonics, plyometrics, inertial loading, isokinetics (using robotics), and free weights and power lifting Additional coverage on the neurologic basis of eccentric muscle training New sections on the knee and shoulder