| Literature DB >> 23873133 |
Thomas J Roberts1, Nicolai Konow.
Abstract
To decelerate the body and limbs, muscles lengthen actively to dissipate energy. During rapid energy-dissipating events, tendons buffer the work done on muscle by storing elastic energy temporarily, then releasing this energy to do work on the muscle. This elastic mechanism may reduce the risk of muscle damage by reducing peak forces and lengthening rates of active muscle.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23873133 PMCID: PMC3836820 DOI: 10.1097/JES.0b013e3182a4e6d5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exerc Sport Sci Rev ISSN: 0091-6331 Impact factor: 6.230