Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties.
(2008)
Journal Article
BURGESS, K.E., GRAHAM-SMITH, P. and PEARSON, S.J. 2009. Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties. Journal of orthopaedic research [online], 27(4), pages 510-516. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20768
Stretching is commonly used prior to exercise, as it is thought to reduce the risk of injury, and it is also used in the preconditioning of tendon grafts. As tendon properties have been shown to be different between genders, it is proposed that stret... Read More about Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties..