Physical activity (PA) is recognized as an essential feature in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 1, being amongst the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality and quality ...

In the present study, 10 sessions of eccentric contraction training led to a significant increase in isotonic strength in comparison to a single session of eccentric stress. Moreover, both stress ...

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a form of manual therapy in which a practitioner guides a patient through specific isometric or isotonic muscle contractions against a controlled counterforce.

Background: Localized exercises are widely used in rehabilitation processes. The predominant options are exercises with an emphasis on either concentric or eccentric contractions. Eccentric exercises ...