• Are sport-specific profiles of tendon stiffness and cross-sectional area determined by structural or functional integrity? 

      Wiesinger, Hans-Peter; Rieder, Florian; Kösters, Alexander; Müller, Erich; Seynnes, Olivier R. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-06-30)
      The present study aimed to determine whether distinct sets of tendon properties are seen in athletes engaged in sports with contrasting requirements for tendon function and structural integrity. Patellar and Achilles tendon ...
    • Changes in calpain activity, muscle structure, and function after eccentric exercise 

      Raastad, Truls; Owe, Simen Gylterud; Paulsen, Gøran; Enns, Deborah; Overgaard, Kristian; Crameri, Regina; Kiil, Steinar; Belcastro, Angelo; Bergersen, Linda Hildegard; Hallén, Jostein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-01)
      Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in muscle function, muscle structure, and calpain activity after high-force eccentric exercise. Methods: Eleven healthy males performed 300 maximal voluntary eccentric ...
    • Cyclists' improvement of pedaling efficacy and performance after heavy strength training 

      Hansen, Ernst Albin; Rønnestad, Bent R.; Vegge, Geir; Raastad, Truls (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      The authors tested whether heavy strength training, including hip-flexion exercise, would reduce the extent of the phase in the crank revolution where negative or retarding crank torque occurs. Negative torque normally ...
    • Eccentric cycling does not improve cycling performance in amateur cyclists 

      Paulsen, Gøran; Eidsheim, Hedda; Helland, Christian; Seynnes, Olivier R.; Solberg, Paul André; Rønnestad, Bent (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Eccentric cycling training induces muscle hypertrophy and increases joint power output in non-athletes. Moreover, eccentric cycling can be considered a movement-specific type of strength training for cyclists, but it is ...
    • Evaluation of ski-binding-boot system safety using torque testing 

      Costa-Scorse, Brenda A.; Hopkins, Will G.; Bahr, Roald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07)
      This study evaluated release torque values for rental ski-binding-boot (S-B-B) systems that had one to four seasons use in a popular New Zealand commercial ski area. The proportions of S-B-B systems in classes of deviation ...
    • Normative Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength Values for Female, Healthy, Elite Handball and Football Players 

      Risberg, May Arna; Steffen, Kathrin; Nilstad, Agnethe; Myklebust, Grethe; Kristianslund, Eirik; Moltubakk, Marie M.; Krosshaug, Tron (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      This study presents normative values for isokinetic knee extension and flexion muscle strength tests in 350 elite, female, handball (n = 150) and football (n = 200) players. Isokinetic concentric muscle strength tests at ...
    • Translation of international snow-sports equipment standards into injury-prevention practice 

      Costa-Scorse, Brenda A.; Hopkins, Will G.; Bahr, Roald; Lamont, Mike (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07)
      International industry standards set out requirements to mount ski bindings, test equipment functionality, provide guidelines on how to maintain the ski-binding-boot interface, and calculate correct release values. The ...