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Isometric exercise induces analgesia and reduces inhibition in patellar tendinopathy.

Ebonie RioDawson KidgellCraig PurdamFellon J GaidaG Lorimer MoseleyAlan J PearceJill Cook
Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2015)
A single resistance training bout of isometric contractions reduced tendon pain immediately for at least 45 min postintervention and increased MVIC. The reduction in pain was paralleled by a reduction in cortical inhibition, providing insight into potential mechanisms. Isometric contractions can be completed without pain for people with PT. The clinical implications are that isometric muscle contractions may be used to reduce pain in people with PT without a reduction in muscle strength.
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