| This narrative and literature review discusses the relevance of Rate of Force Development (RFD) (the slope of the force time curve) for Return To Sport (RTS), its determinants and the influence of training practices on it expression, with the purpose to enhance clinicians’ awareness of how RFD training may enhance RTS success. RFD is considered functionally more relevant than maximal muscle strength during certain very fast actions including rapid joint stabilisation following mechanical perturbation. Deficits in RFD are reported following conventional rehabilitation programmes despite full restoration of maximal strength, which may contribute to the less than satisfactory RTS outcomes reported in the literature. RFD determinants vary as a function of time from force onset with a diminishing role of maximal strength as the time available for force development decreases. Factors such as neural activation, fibre type composition and muscle contractile properties influence RFD also and to a much greater extent during the early periods of rapid force development. Conventional resistance training using moderate loads typical of most rehabilitation programmes is insufficient at restoring or enhancing RFD, thus incorporating periodised resistance training programmes and explosive training techniques in the final stages of rehabilitation prior to RTS is recommended. Level of evidence: V. |
The time has come to incorporate a greater focus on rate of force development training in the sports injury rehabilitation process
Buckthorpe M., Roi G.S.
Review Article, 435 - 441
Keywords: explosive strength, injury prevention, maximal isometric voluntary strength, neural activation, rehabilitation,
Table of Content: Vol. 7 (No. 3) 2017 July/September
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“I performed experiments and I have results. Wow, and now?”
Padulo J., De Giorgio A., Oliva F., Frizziero A., Maffulli N.Editorial, 403 - 410 -
Spheroid formation and modulation of tenocyte-specific gene expression under simulated microgravity
Kraus A., Luetzenberg R., Abuagela N., Hollenberg S., Infanger M.Original Article, 411 - 417 -
Effects of endurance exercise and doxorubicin on skeletal muscle myogenic regulatory factor expression
Quinn C.J., Hydock D.S.Original Article, 418 - 425 -
The effect of intra-articular allogenic platelet rich plasma in Dunkin-Hartley guinea pig model of knee osteoarthritis
Kanwat H., Mandeep Singh D., Devendra Kumar C., Alka B., Biman S., Aman H.Original Article, 426 - 434 -
The time has come to incorporate a greater focus on rate of force development training in the sports injury rehabilitation process
Buckthorpe M., Roi G.S.Review Article, 435 - 441 -
Three-dimensional architecture of the ligamentum teres in the human hip joint
Kaku N., Shimada T., Tabata T., Tagomori H., Abe T., Zhang J.J., Tsumura H.Original Article, 442 - 448 -
Quantitative analysis of patellar tendon size and structure in asymptomatic professional players: sonographic study
Giacchino M., Caresio C., Gorji N.E., Molinari F., Massazza G., Minetto M.A.Original Article, 449 - 458 -
Prevalence, techniques and knowledge of rapid weight loss amongst adult british judo athletes: a questionnaire based study
Malliaropoulos N., Rachid S., Korakakis V., Fraser F.A., Bikos G., Maffulli N., Angioi M.Original Article, 459 - 466 -
“Real-time sonoelastography: principles and clinical applications in tendon disorders. A systematic review”
Fusini F., Langella F., Busilacchi A., Tudisco C., Gigante A., Massé A., Bisicchia S.Original Article, 467 - 477 -
MRI evaluation to predict tendon size for knee ligament reconstruction
Camarda L., Grassedonio E., Albano D., Galia M., Midiri M., D'Arienzo M.Original Article, 478 - 484 -
Ultrasonographic assessment of the anterolateral ligament of the knee in healthy subjects
Argento G., Vetrano M., Cristiano L., Suarez T., Bartoloni A., Erroi D., Ferretti A., Vulpiani M.C.Original Article, 485 - 490 -
“Correlation between time from injury to surgery and the prevalence of ramp and hidden lesions during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A new diagnostic algorithm”
Di Vico G., Di Donato S.L., Balato G., Correra G., D'Addona A., Maffulli N., Rosa D.Original Article, 491 - 497 -
Evaluation of the isokinetic muscle function, postural control and plantar pressure distribution in capoeira players: a cross-sectional study
de Paula Lima P.O., Pinto Camelo P.R., Mascarenhas Ferreira V.M.L., do Nascimento P.J.S., Almeida Bezerra M., Almeida G.P.L., de Oliveira R.R.Original Article, 498 - 503 -
Clinical evidence of traditional vs fast track recovery methodologies after total arthroplasty for osteoarthritic knee treatment. A retrospective observational study
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Assessment of patient functional performance in different knee arthroplasty designs during unconstrained squat
Verdini F., Zara C., Leo T., Mengarelli A., Cardarelli S., Innocenti B.Original Article, -
Orthopaedics injuries in male professional football players in Brazil: a prospective comparison between two divisions
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Early radiographic and clinical outcomes of minimally displaced proximal fifth metatarsal fractures: cast vs functional bandage
Biz C., Zamperetti M., Gasparella A., Dalmau-Pastor M., Corradin M., de Guttry G., Ruggieri P.Original Article, 532 - 540 -
Side-to-side differences in Achilles tendon geometry and mechanical properties following achilles tendon rupture
Zellers J.A., Cortes D.H., Corrigan P., Pontiggia L., Silbernagel K.G.Original Article, 541 - 547 -
The effect of strain and age on the mechanical properties of rat Achilles tendons
Vafek E.C., Plate J.F., Friedman E., Mannava S., Scott A.T., Danelson K.A.Original Article, 548 - 553 -
Mini open versus open repair techniques in Achilles tendon rupture: clinical and isokinetic evaluation
Munegato D., Gridavilla G., Guerrasio S., Turati M., Cazzaniga C., Zanchi N., Zatti G., Bigoni M.Original Article, 554 - 561 -
Congenital absence of the long head of biceps tendon & its clinical implications: a systematic review of the literature
Devendra Kumar C., Rakesh J., Tungish B., Mandeep Singh D.Review Article, 562 - 569 -
Operative treatment for the painful posterior thigh after hamstring autograft harvesting
Laakso M., Kosola J., Niemi P., Mäkelä K., Ranne J., Orava S., Lempainen L.Original Article, 570 - 575 -
Time to recovery of sciatic function index after induced tibialis anterior strain in rats
Mohammad T., Youssef A.R.Original Article, 576 - 582 -
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Neto T., Freitas S.R., Andrede R.J., Gomes J., Vaz J., Mendes B., Firmino T., Nordez A., Oliveira R.Original Article, 583 - 589