Mechanical properties of the patellar tendon in weightlifting athletes – the utility of myotonometry. Adaptations of patellar tendon to mechanical loading

• Autorzy: Szajkowski Sebastian , Pasek Jarosław , Dwornik Michał , Cieślar Grzegorz

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DOI

10.37190/ABB-02396-2024-04

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Tendons adapt to loads applied to them, by changing their own mechanical properties. The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of practicing sport in the form of weightlifting/strength training by individuals of various age groups upon the mechanical properties of the patellar tendon. Methods: 200 people participated in the study. Group 1 (n = 109) comprised individuals training strength sports as amateurs, group 2 (n = 91) consisted of people who were not physically active. The patellar tendon was examined in various positions of the knee joint: 0, 30, 60, 90, 120° respectively. The following mechanical parameters were measured with the use of a device for myotonometric measurements, MyotonPRO: frequency [Hz], stiffness [N/m], decrement [log], relaxation time [ms] and creep [De]. The results were compared as regards physical activity, training history, BMI value, and gender. Results: Stiffness and tone increased while elasticity decreased with patellar tendon stretching degree. In the group of individuals in training, greater stiffness and tone and lower elasticity were noted. Moreover, stiffness and tone appeared to be higher in elderly people and individuals with longer training experience. Conclusions: Mechanical loads connected with strength training result in development of adaptive changes in the patellar tendon, in the form of higher stiffness and tone, as well as lower elasticity. The MyotonPRO device is useful for quantitative assessment of the mechanical properties of patellar tendon.

Słowa kluczowe

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patellar tendon; stiffness; mechanical properties; myotonometry; athletes

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 26, no. 1
• Strony: 153--164
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 48 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

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Szajkowski Sebastian

• Faculty of Medical and Social Sciences, Warsaw Medical Academy of Applied Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.

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Pasek Jarosław

• Collegium Medicum im dr Władysława Biegańskiego, Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Częstochowa, Poland.

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Dwornik Michał

• Center of Medical Rehabilitation and Osteopathy Rehapunkt, Piastów, Poland.

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Cieślar Grzegorz

• Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Bytom, Poland.

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