Effects of partial immobilization after eccentric exercise on recovery from muscle damage

Context: Short-term strict immobilization of the arm using a cast enhances recovery of muscle function after eccentric exercise. Objective: To determine if placing one arm in a sling ("light" immobilization) for 4 days after eccentric exercise of the elbow flexor muscles would reduce muscl...

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Main Authors: Zainuddin, Zainal, Hope, Peter, Newton, Michael, Sacco, Paul, Nosaka, Kazunori
Format: Article
Published: National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc. 2005
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