Journal article
An Evaluation of the Length–Tension Relationship in Elderly Human Plantarflexor Muscles
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of aging on the muscle length-tension relationship in the plantarflexor muscles of 10 subjects aged 20-30 yr (Mean = 23; 5 males, 5 females), 10 subjects aged 60-80 yr (Mean = 72.3; 5 males, 5 females), and 10 subjects over 80 yr (Mean = 84.1, 5 males, 5 females). Isometric twitch properties, maximum voluntary strength, passive tension, and range of motion were measured at five different …
Authors
Winegard KJ; Hicks AL; Vandervoort AA
Journal
The Journals of Gerontology Series A, Vol. 52A, No. 6, pp. b337–b343
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
November 1, 1997
DOI
10.1093/gerona/52a.6.b337
ISSN
1079-5006