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Due to the variations in morphological and architectural characteristics of
fibers within a skeletal muscle, regions of a muscle may be differently affected
by eccentric exercise. Although eccentric exercise may be beneficial for
increasing muscle mass and can be beneficial for the treatment of tendinopathies,
the non-uniform effect of eccentric exercise results in regional muscle damage
and as a consequence, non-uniform changes in muscle activation. This regional
muscle weakness can contribute to muscle strength imbalances and may potentially
alter the load distribution on joint structures, increasing the risk of injury.
In this brief review, the non-uniform effects of eccentric exercise are reviewed
and their implications for training and sport are considered.
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