Muscle Damage following Maximal Eccentric Knee Extensions in Males and Females.

AIM:To investigate whether there is a sex difference in exercise induced muscle damage. MATERIALS AND METHOD:Vastus Lateralis and patella tendon properties were measured in males and females using ultrasonography. During maximal voluntary eccentric knee extensions (12 reps x 6 sets), Vastus Laterali...

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Main Authors: K M Hicks, G L Onambélé, K Winwood, C I Morse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4795791?pdf=render