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Fascicle lengthening during a large torque reduction subsequently decreases dorsiflexion torque steadiness.
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- Stretch versus shortening contractions subsequently decrease versus increase neural drive to the human tibialis anterior.Experimental physiology · 2026Article
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Here we assessed the effect of different rates and amplitudes of active torque reduction on the subsequent steady-state EMG amplitude, torque steadiness, and fascicle length during submaximal voluntary fixed-end (isometric) dorsiflexion contractions. Based on previous findings following active muscle-tendon unit lengthening, we expected a reduced steady-state EMG amplitude and torque steadiness relative to torque-matched reference contractions. In Experiment 1, thirteen participants performed reference contractions to 40% of maximum voluntary torque (MVT) and test contractions to 60 then 40% MVT over durations of 0.25, 0.5, 1 or 2 s. In Experiment 2, fourteen different participants performed reference contractions to 15, 30, and 45% MVT and test contractions to 85 then 15, 30, or 45% MVT at a fixed rate. Increasing the rate or amplitude of active torque reduction respectively increased tibialis anterior's fascicle lengthening rate (1.6 to 6.9 mm·s
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