Eccentric exercise involves dynamic loading of a muscle beyond its force-producing capacity, causing physical lengthening of the muscle as it attempts to control the load, as when lowering a weight.
Source: Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques, 5th Edition by Carolyn Kisner (PT, MS) and Lynn Allen Colby (PT, MS)
Purpose and Function
Eccentric training, in particular, is thought to be an essential component of a rehabilitation or conditioning program to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury or re-injury during activities that involve high-intensity deceleration and quick changes of direction.
The progressive use of eccentric resistance training is advocated during the advanced stage of rehabilitation, and its efficacy is supported by evidence.
Source: Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques, 5th Edition by Carolyn Kisner (PT, MS) and Lynn Allen Colby (PT, MS)
How to Run the Program
- Press “Eccentric” button
- Place ankle between rollers, other foot planted on the stool.
- Press start, the green triangle
- Slow down/resist the X10 as it moves up by pushing against the back roller as your knee straightens to 30 degrees
- Once at 30 degrees, slow down/resist the X10 as it moves downward by planting your foot into the footplate, straightening your knee, until it reaches 60 degrees. Repeat in each direction for 3 minutes.
- Record quadriceps and hamstring strength displayed at the end of the set.
Program Settings
This is where the range of motion (extension and flexion settings) can be changed as directed by your coach.
Other Tutorial Videos for X10 Patients
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