Age-related differences in knee extension rate of isometric force development and vertical jumping performance in women

The purpose of this study was to compare knee extension rate of isometric force development and vertical jumping performance characteristics in young, middle-aged and elderly women. Unilateral knee extension maximal rate of isometric force development (RFD) was measured by a dynamometer. Maximal squ...

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Published in:Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness 2003-12, Vol.43 (4), p.453-458
Main Authors: PÄÄSUKE, M, ERELINE, J, GAPEYEVA, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adults
Age Factors
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Body Composition
Computers
Exercise
Female
Females
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Knee - physiology
Middle Aged
Muscle Contraction - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Muscular Strength
Physical Activities
Physical Fitness
Task Performance and Analysis
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to compare knee extension rate of isometric force development and vertical jumping performance characteristics in young, middle-aged and elderly women. Unilateral knee extension maximal rate of isometric force development (RFD) was measured by a dynamometer. Maximal squat (SJ) and counter-movement jumps (CMJ) were performed on a force platform. Twelve young (21- to 24-year-old), 12 middle-aged (50- to 58-year-old) and 13 elderly (70- to 76-year-old) women participated. Young women had greater (p
ISSN:0022-4707
1827-1928