NAME: RABAH FAISAL

ROLL NO: 21105002-124

DPT 5TH GREY
ASSIGNMENT NO: 03
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SUBMITTED TO: DR. SADAF WARIS
TOPIC:
ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION AND ITS EXAMPLES
 ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION
Definition:
 Isometric contraction occurs when muscle length remains relatively constant
as tension is produced.
 Although the forces generated during isometric contractions are potentially
greater than during concentric contractions, muscles are seldom injured
during this type of contraction.
 Isometric exercises are often used during the early phases of rehabilitating a
musculotendinous injury because the intensity of contraction and the muscle
length at which it contracts can be controlled.
Example:
1. The muscle contraction required to grip but not move a heavy object prior to
lifting would be isometric.

2. Plank position also requires muscle contraction without changes the muscle
length.

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