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Stress-Relaxation<br />
Stress Relaxation<br />
�� Time dependent decrease in<br />
applied stress required to<br />
maintain a constant elongation<br />
��Example: Example:<br />
��<strong>Tendons</strong>: <strong>Tendons</strong>: in an isotonic<br />
contraction, the stress will<br />
decrease with time<br />
��<strong>Ligaments</strong>: <strong>Ligaments</strong>: joints will loosen<br />
with time, decreasing the<br />
possibility of injury
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