Other exercise programs (isometric and isotonic exercises) have the potential to decrease pain while continuing sport activities [Kongsgaard, 2010; Naugle 2012]. The aim of this study was to compare ...

The second isotonic contraction ... all those things,” Goodtree says. In an isometric muscle contraction, the working muscles are creating force, but there’s no visible lengthening or ...

Here, the muscles are contracting isometrically to hold this gymnast in the crucifix position and are not changing length. When the isometric contractions end, isotonic contraction will occur.

Here, the muscles are contracting isometrically to hold this gymnast in the crucifix position and are not changing length. When the isometric contractions end, isotonic contraction will occur.

Previous studies demonstrating increased VMO activity with knee extension/hip adduction activities used isotonic exercises 4, 19, 23 while we studied isometric exercises. Isotonic squatting exercises ...