The Effect of Experimental Knee Pain During Strengthening Exercises on Muscle Strength Gain

The Effect of Experimental Knee Pain During Strengthening Exercises on Muscle Strength Gain

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of experimental knee pain on the muscle strength gain after 8 weeks of strengthening exercises for the quadriceps. It is hypothesized that experimental knee pain will reduce the muscle strength gain following strengthening exercises in healthy volunteers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged between 20 to 35 years
• healthy
• untrained (non-regular exercise participation [i.e. < 1 day/week])

Exclusion Criteria:

• symptomatic musculoskeletal diseases
• history of traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons or joints of the lower extremity
• knee joint pain within a month prior to enrollment