1996
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 ResearchConceptsContusion injuryMuscle contusion modelContusion injury modelHours of injuryUninjured control groupDrop-mass techniqueContusion modelMaximal contractionInjury modelGastrocnemius muscleContractile tensionRelaxed limbSignificant injuryControl groupTetanic tensionInjuryMuscle contractionProtective mechanismHind limbRatsMuscleLimbRelaxed muscleContractionBone
1994
A Muscle Contusion Injury Model
Crisco J, Jokl P, Heinen G, Connell M, Panjabi M. A Muscle Contusion Injury Model. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 1994, 22: 702-710. PMID: 7810797, DOI: 10.1177/036354659402200521.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTetanic tensionContusion injuryContractile functionHistologic examinationMuscle contusion injuryContusion injury modelMale Wistar ratsMuscle fibersContralateral control valuesExtravasation of erythrocytesSite of injuryMaximum tetanic tensionDrop-mass techniqueHistologic evidenceAcute inflammationInjury modelInjury siteWistar ratsVimentin stainingGastrocnemius muscleContractile strengthDay 0Control valuesPosterior surfaceInjury