Maximal contraction lessens impact response in a muscle contusion model
Crisco J, Hentel K, Jackson W, Goehner K, Jokl P. Maximal contraction lessens impact response in a muscle contusion model. Journal Of Biomechanics 1996, 29: 1291-1296. PMID: 8884474, DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(96)00047-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsContusionsElasticityMaleModels, BiologicalMuscle ContractionMuscle, SkeletalRatsRats, WistarStress, MechanicalWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsContusion injuryMuscle contusion modelContusion injury modelHours of injuryUninjured control groupDrop-mass techniqueContusion modelMaximal contractionInjury modelGastrocnemius muscleContractile tensionRelaxed limbSignificant injuryControl groupTetanic tensionInjuryMuscle contractionProtective mechanismHind limbRatsMuscleLimbRelaxed muscleContractionBone