Influência da imobilização gessada nas propriedades biomecânicas do músculo gastrocnêmio / Influence of immobilization on the biomechanical properties of the gastrocnemius muscle

The study of the effects of the immobilization on the muscular tissue is a very important issue and the measurement of the biomechanics properties provides relevant knowledgement about adaptations occurred from functional demands...

Análise biomecânica do músculo gastrocnêmio de ratas submetidas à natação e ao sedentarismo / Biomechanical analysis of gastrocnemius muscle of rats submitted to swimming and sedentary lifestyle

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of physical training and sedentarism on the mechanical properties of striated muscle...