Mar 26 • Peter Malliaras

Exciting new insights into tendon adaptation with load

On this episode I focus on a new study from my PhD student, Eman Merza. It is a cross-over randomised trial testing the effect of high and low contraction time and high and low intensity isometric contractions on acute changes to tendon volume and stiffness. Some very interesting potential insights for tendon adaptation. Good work, Eman! 

Link to paper:

Eman Y. Merza, Stephen J. Pearson, Glen A. Lichtwark, Peter Malliaras; The acute effects of higher versus lower load duration and intensity on morphological and mechanical properties of the healthy Achilles tendon: a randomized crossover trial. J Exp Biol 15 May 2022; 225 (10): jeb243741.