Active shortening protects against stretch-induced force deficits in human skeletal muscle

This study indicates that velocity-controlled modulation of the number of strongly bound crossbridges is the basis for the observed relationship between stretch-induced muscle damage and prevailing shortening velocity.

Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 18, 2017 Category: Physiology Authors: Saripalli, A. L., Sugg, K. B., Mendias, C. L., Brooks, S. V., Claflin, D. R. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research