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Desmotec and the Physiotherapist

ECCENTRIC flywheel training focuses exercise on the eccentric phase of movements. Eccentric movements are crucial to our day-to-day function, they are controlled movements in which the active muscle is lengthened such as slowing or stopping when walking to cross the road or sitting down into a chair. Eccentric muscle power allows you to move with control and efficiency, improving function and reducing the risk of injury. Using eccentric movements in training helps to enhance muscle activation and maximise strength gains.

Most injuries will be caused in the Eccentric phase of motion so eccentric overload training is a very good Injury prevention tool. In the case of rehabilitation the Desmotec Flywheel devices increase muscle activation and coordination by recruiting those high-threshold motor units and thus aids a quicker recovery whilst decreasing Muscle stress. They also reduce inflammation and pain in Tendons.

With the Desmotec Devices you have one complete system for recovery. The Integrated Load cells in each device measure the force in each leg or arm so immediately the physiotherapist can check for imbalances

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The Science

Eccentric Overload(EOL) training is easiest undergone on Flywheel devices. They create more power in less time than other methods of work in a functional way(from 20-60% more than Concentric isometric contraction)

Absorbing more energy in less time is key to preventing injuries and increasing the performance

(see our article on Deceleration in sport-https://rubiconsports.co.uk/deceleration-in-sport-its-importance-and-how-desmotec-eccentric-training-equipment-can-help/)

And also Neuromuscular determinants of horizontal deceleration ability in team sports…. (https://humanbrakingperformance.com/research), Dr.Damien Harper

Eccentric contractions exploit greater muscular mechanical efficiency in comparison to concentric contractionsbecause greater levels of force can be produced with less energy. (Hody et al 2019, Zamparo et al 2015)

Accentuated Eccentric muscle contractions can elicit a few beneficial neuromuscular adaptations:

Improved motor unit synchronization
Selective Recruitment of Higher -order Motor Units
Greater motor unit discharge rate(Hody et al 2019)

These responses represent key aspects for muscular strength and power development(Douglas et al 2017) and,of course, also in rehab.

To read the scientific papers:

Working with Desmotec

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ACL

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Abductor

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Ankle

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Calves

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Hamstring

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Hamstring

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Hip

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Hips

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Knee

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Knee

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Rotation

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Shoulder

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Shoulder

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Shoulder

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Upper Body

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Different Uses

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Vmini Use Summary

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Desmotec

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Lara Colturi recovering from ACL injury

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Upon my arrival at Wasps I was given the opportunity to create a gym space that I had always wanted to work in. Having visited and trained in many gyms around the world I had a pretty good idea of the kind of working space that I wanted to create. A gym for me has to be able to stand the test of time. I am not one for gimmicky trends that are so often pushed on environments and believe a gym should be a space that, regardless of program, should be able to cater for any program or vision.

Rubicon Sports was the first European company working in the UK that I became aware of that supplied the highly regarded PowerLift strength and conditioning equipment. The choice of this equipment has proved itself over the last 15 years, the equipment is durable and remained current in it design and function.

I have used Powerlift products (supplied through Rubicon) for 5 years now have never been disappointed. Following a very professional fit out and after care I have found the quality of Powerlift still beats anyone else out there. Built to the highest quality, they will last far longer than the competitors and are built with the user in mind. I have experienced a full array of their platforms and benches and their robustness and quality means they still look and operate excellent condition, even after high use.

When setting up our strength and conditioning facility, I wanted our athletes to have access to the finest equipment available that would allow us to deliver the widest range of training inputs, in the knowledge that the equipment would stand up to everything our athletes would throw at it. Power lift equipment was the obvious choice, being the premier product in the industry and I can’t be more pleased with our decision. Despite constant heavy use, the equipment looks as good today as it did when it arrived. It truly does stand the test of time.

In our Olympic training centres, we need to ensure that the equipment we provide for our athletes is of the highest possible quality. It needs to be tough, long lasting and adaptable to our requirements. That is why we have made the choice to install Powerlift equipment in each of our training centres. Powerlift produces an exceptional range of products that allow us to optimise our facilities and enable our athletes to maximise their training and reach their potential.

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