
Training tendons; implications for sprinting, jumping and rehabilitation with Keith Baar (Professor of Molecular Exercise Physiology at University of California, Davis)
Pacey Performance Podcast
The Importance of Stiffness in Ligaments and Tendons
Stiffness is crucial for optimal performance and injury prevention in athletes. Too much stiffness can lead to non-contact muscle pulls, while too little stiffness can result in ACL ruptures. Female athletes tend to have less stiffness in their ligaments compared to males, leading to higher rates of ACL rupture but fewer non-contact muscle pulls. Finding the right balance in stiffness is key to reducing ligament problems and minimizing muscle pulls.
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