Isokinetic evaluation of knee extensors and flexors in patients with unilateral symptomatic gonarthrotis

in Clinical Rheumatology (2001), 20

Treatment of recurrent tendinitis by isokinetic eccentric exercises

in Isokinetics & Exercise Science (2001), 9(2-3), 133-141

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of eccentric training models in treating various types of tendinitis and evaluate protection from re-injury when returning to causal activities ... [more ▼]

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of eccentric training models in treating various types of tendinitis and evaluate protection from re-injury when returning to causal activities, Isokinetic eccentric training was administered to 34 patients with chronic tendinitis (9 Achilles, 10 patellar and 15 epicondyllar) with a long duration of symptoms and failure of conventional treatment. Following training which consisted of 20 to 30 sessions of progressive increase of load and speed parameters, a significant reduction of pain indicated by the visual analog scale (average initial value > 6.5, final score less than or equal to 2.5). Seventy four percent of the patients were completely relieved or presented marked decrease in symptoms when returning to sport and occupational activities. and only 12% reported no change in their functional state. At the end of treatment. isokinetic assessment revealed no significant concentric or eccentric peak torque asymmetries between involved and non-involved sides. In comparison with pretreatment ultrasound observations which showed systematic hypoechoic lesions and thickness, 14/34 patients recovered homogeneous tendon structure and normalization of the diameter and 15 presented improvement in echostructure. Our treatment model proposing isokinetic eccentric exercises presents a very satisfactory short-term effect on three different localizations of chronic tendinitis. [less ▲]

Aspects délétères des épreuves isocinétiques de résistance à la fatigue musculaire

in Science & Sports (2000, December), 15

Les déchirures des muscles ischio-jambiers chez le footballeur : évaluation, prévention, entraînement

in Actes du 2ème Congrès Européen Olympique de la Kinésithérapie et de la Médecine du Sport (2000, November)

Contribution à l’étude de la fonction musculaire du sujet fibromyalgique

in Actes du symposium « Evidence Based Physiotherapy » de la Fédération Nationale des Docteurs et Licenciés en Kinésithérapie (2000, October)

Muscle damage induced by concentric fatigue protocol. Comparative study between males and females

in Proceedings of the 5th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (2000, July)

Spatial Distribution of Blood Flow in Electrically Stimulated Human Muscle: A Positron Emission Tomography Study

in Muscle & Nerve (2000), 23(4), 482-9

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) was studied with positron emission tomography (PET) and H(2)(15)O in the quadriceps muscle of 11 men. The subjects were submitted to simultaneous bilateral ... [more ▼]

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) was studied with positron emission tomography (PET) and H(2)(15)O in the quadriceps muscle of 11 men. The subjects were submitted to simultaneous bilateral isometric contraction (5 s)-rest (5 s) cycles for 12 min, with a workload corresponding to 5% of quadriceps maximal isometric voluntary torque (QMIVT) for one thigh (5%T) and 10% of QMIVT for the other (10%T). Scans were centered at the electrodes and tissue blood flow (TBF) was evaluated in square regions of interest (ROIs) (3.5 cm(2)) in the transverse section (TS) of both thighs. The mean TBF reached 8.9 mL min(-1) 100 g(-1) in the TS of the 5%T and 11.5 mL min(-1) 100 g(-1) in the TS of the 10%T (P > 0.05). A negative linear relationship was found for both thighs between the ROI-electrode distance and the TBF (P </= 0.009). The mean percentage of activated ROIs (TBF > 5 mL min(-1) 100 g(-1)) was lower in the 5%T than in the 10%T (50.6% vs. 62.2%; P = 0.017). With NMES, the pattern of spatial recruitment appears linked to electrode proximity and is spatially extended. These results confirm the utility of combining NMES with voluntary exercise in the treatment of atrophied muscle. [less ▲]

Vérification de la validité du test kinésiologique de Meersman par des mesures isocinétiques

in Actes des 17èmes Journées Internationales du Collège National d’Occlusodontologie (2000, March)

Interest of a specific training to reduce DOMS

in Isokinetics & Exercise Science (2000, March), 8

Use of eccentrics in assessment and rehabilitation: a critical analysis

in Isokinetics & Exercise Science (2000, March), 8