EC Orthopaedics

The neuromuscular performance of preadolescent children differs significantly from that of adults. It is generally documented that mechanical loading, cumulatively with the effect of maturation, improves muscle strength in childhood. This improvement is mainly considered the result of neuromuscular adaptations, although there is evidence of morphological adaptations too. In addition, children have less ability to mobilize type II muscle fibers, but this ability improves greatly under the influence of training. The size and architecture of muscles and tendons differ between children and adults, affecting the macodynamic and tachodynamic relationship. Athletic performance depends on two key areas. Neuromuscular adaptations and hypertrophy of physical abilities. Through the improvement of physical abilities, the best performance is achieved in all sports. Towards this direction, we study the neuromuscular adaptations to strength training in children, in order to efficiently consult athletes and trainers on how increased strength, power, speed and muscle hypertrophy can lead to improved performance.

Keywords: Neuromuscular Adaptations; Strength Training; Children; Adults

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