Isometric exercise induces analgesia and reduces inhibition in patellar tendinopathy

Rio, Ebonie; J. Kidgell, Dawson; Purdam, Craig; E. Gaida, James; Lorimer Moseley, G.; J. Pearce, Alan; Cook, Jill

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2014-094386

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Isometric exercise induces analgesia and reduces inhibition in patellar tendinopathy

Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine • May 15, 2015

Authors:

Ebonie Rio

Dawson J. Kidgell

Craig Purdam

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, rand...

Subject

Isometric exercise

Medicine

Tendinopathy

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