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Identical twins are discordant for markers of eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage.
International journal of sports medicine - 1 Oct 2002
Gulbin J P, Gaffney P T
Abstract excerpt
This study investigated whether the variability observed in the markers of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) has a genetic etiology. Sixteen pairs of identical twins performed 24 maximal eccentric contractions (24MAX) using the elbow flexors. EIMD indicators were measured pre-24MAX and three days post-24MAX and included: post-exercise force deficit, maximal isometric force (ISO), plasma creatine kinase (CK),...
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