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Fig. 2 | BMC Geriatrics

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From: Load magnitude affects patellar tendon mechanical properties but not collagen or collagen cross-linking after long-term strength training in older adults

Fig. 2

Isometric quadriceps (Q)-strength and vastus lateralis cross-sectional area (CSA) before (0 months) and after 12 months heavy resistance training (HRT), moderate load resistance training (MRT) or no training (CON). *Significant time x group interaction based on 2-way repeated measures ANOVA (p < 0.05) a: Significantly different from 0 months (p < 0.05). b: Significantly different from CON12 (p < 0.05), and c: Significantly different from MRT12 (p < 0.05) based on Tukey-Kramer post-hoc test

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