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36) Clark et al (37) therefore submitted that the sex difference observed during isometric contraction was not influenced by torso length, as there was no significant relationship between torso length and endurance time.

Assessment of back extensor muscles endurance of apparently healthy Nigerian adults

In addition to measurements of biomechanical parameters, thermal isometric contraction is a well-known method for the characterization of the stability of collagen.

Changes of Biochemical and Biomechanical Properties in Dupuytren Disease

Abbreviations: 6MWT = 6-minute walk test, DGI = Dynamic Gait Index, FCWS = fastest comfortable walking speed, FMA = Fugl-Meyer Assessment, KE = knee extensor, MVIC = maximum voluntary isometric contraction, PF = plantar flexor, POWER = Poststroke Optimization of Walking using Explosive Resistance, SSWS = self-selected walking speed, VA = Department of Veterans Affairs.

Feasibility of lower-limb muscle power training to enhance locomotor function poststroke

2004) The influence of vibration on muscle activation and rate of force development during maximal isometric contractions.

Relations between lower body isometric muscle force characteristics and start performance in elite male sprint swimmers

They emphasized the simultaneous activation of the transversus abdominis and multifidus by isometric contractions of these muscles, before and during the execution of various aerobic exercises.

Lumbar stabilization exercises in addition to strengthening and stretching exercises reduce pain and increase function in patients with chronic low back pain: randomized clinical open-label study/Kronik bel agrili hastalarda guclendirme ve germe egzersizlerine ek olarak yapilan lomber stabilizasyon egzersizleri agriyi azaltir ve fonksiyonu arttirir: Randomize acik klinik calisma

EMG signals were recorded as participants carried out isometric contractions with their upper trapezius muscle.

Auricular acupoint correspondence with the upper trapezius muscle

McMeeken et al (2004) used an abdominal hollowing task that may allow more shortening of transversus abdominis than the isometric contraction used by Hodges et al (2003).

Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging is a valid measure of trunk muscle size and activation during most isometric sub-maximal contractions: a systematic review

Traditional manual muscle testing requires an isometric contraction.

Physical therapy management after endovascular repair of AAA

Each participant performed a KE muscle endurance task consisting of an isometric contraction held at 80% of their maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) on the KinCom dynamometer.

Skeletal muscle strength and endurance in recipients of lung transplants

Regulation of glycogen synthase in human muscle during isometric contraction and recovery.

Muscle use during isometric co-contraction of agonist-antagonist muscle pairs in the upper and lower body compared to abdominal crunches and a commercial multi gym exerciser

Fast-twitch muscle fibers can be recruited while performing an isometric contraction {where there is no movement at all).

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1925) Length of muscle, and the heat and tension developed in an isometric contraction.