Patellar tendon adaptation in relation to load-intensity and contraction type.

Background: Loading leads to tendon adaptation but the influence of load-intensity and contraction type is unclear. Clinicians need to be aware of the type and intensity of loading required for tendon adaptation when prescribing exercise. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of contraction type and load-intensity on patellar tendon mechanical properties.

A systematic review of resting left ventricular systolic and diastolic function and adaptation in elite weightlifters.

Background: This review aims to establish what effect weightlifting has on the systolic and diastolic function of the left ventricular (LV).

Sources Of Data: PubMed; ISI Web of Knowledge; Cochrane Library and Ovid Medline were searched in February 2012 to find literature on the effect of weightlifting on the LV cardiac function.

Areas Of Agreement: Stroke volume, posterior wall thickness and ventricular filling time and rate were seen to increase.