Effect of Step Load Based on Time under Tension in Hypoxia on the ACL Pre-Operative Rehabilitation and Hormone Levels: A Case Study

Autor: Joanna Motowidło, Katarzyna Stronska-Garbien, Marta Bichowska-Pawęska, Maciej Kostrzewa, Adam Zając, Krzysztof Ficek, Miłosz Drozd
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 13, Iss 10, p 2792 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2077-0383
DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102792
Popis: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of step load in hypoxia on the effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation (PR) and hormone levels based on a case study. Introduction: We assessed the impact of variables such as rate of movement and time under tension (TUT) in normobaric hypoxia on the levels of growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and erythropoietin (EPO). Additionally, the impact of step load on the hypertrophy and strength of knee extensors and flexors was assessed. Methods: The work uses a case study, the research subject of which was a 23-year-old female professional handball player. The tests included an isokinetic assessment of the peak torque of knee extensors and flexors as well as body composition analysis. Results: The results showed a more than (10.81-fold) increase in GH after the microcycle with time under tension (TUT). The deficit between the lower limbs was also reduced. Conclusions: Using a hypoxic environment based on an appropriate altitude, combined with changes such as a short rest break between sets and a controlled tempo of movement with an eccentric phase, TUT may offer an alternative to the PR process, especially among athletes who care about fast RTS.
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