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Linear Motor Driven Leg-Press Dynamometer for Testing, Training, and Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review with a Focus on the Concept of Serial Stretch Loading

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  • Ján Cvečka

    (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Hamar Institute for Human Performance, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81469 Bratislava, Slovakia)

  • Matúš Krčmár

    (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Hamar Institute for Human Performance, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81469 Bratislava, Slovakia
    Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, 94901 Nitra, Slovakia)

  • Dušan Hamar

    (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Biological and Medical Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81469 Bratislava, Slovakia)

  • Helmut Kern

    (Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rehabilitation Research, 1140 Vienna, Austria)

  • Christian Hofer

    (Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rehabilitation Research, 1140 Vienna, Austria)

  • Stefan Löfler

    (Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Rehabilitation Research, 1140 Vienna, Austria)

  • Matej Vajda

    (Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Hamar Institute for Human Performance, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81469 Bratislava, Slovakia)

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this scoping review was to analyze the evidence of acute and long-term effects of the application of leg-press strength training with or without serial stretch-loading stimuli on various biomechanical and physiological outcomes. Methods: This review was performed in accordance with PRISMA for Scoping Reviews recommendations, and two researchers independently searched the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. All studies that used unique leg-press device for testing, acute responses and long-term adaptation were included in this review, irrespective of the measured outcomes. A total of 13 studies were included in this review, with 5 focused on the testing capabilities of the device and acute training responses and 8 focused on the long-term adaptations in various physical and physiological outcomes. Results: Regarding the acute responses after leg-press strength training with or without serial stretch-loading stimuli, visible changes were observed in the muscle force, rate of force development, and hormonal concentrations between pre- and postmenopausal women (only one study). Long-term studies revealed different training adaptations after performing leg-press strength training with unique serial stretch-loading stimuli. A positive trend for leg-press strength training with serial stretch-loading was recorded in the young population and athletes; however, more variable training effects favoring one or the other approach were achieved in the older population. Conclusions: In summary, this review shows the uniqueness and usability of a leg-press device that is capable of various exercising modes, including special serial stretch-loading stimuli. The use of this device can serve as a positive addition to training regiments, and the main application appears to be suitable for rehabilitation needs.

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  • Ján Cvečka & Matúš Krčmár & Dušan Hamar & Helmut Kern & Christian Hofer & Stefan Löfler & Matej Vajda, 2022. "Linear Motor Driven Leg-Press Dynamometer for Testing, Training, and Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review with a Focus on the Concept of Serial Stretch Loading," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-19, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:8:p:4445-:d:788758
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