Collagen Supplementation Augments Strength Training-Induced Gains in Tendon Size and Rate of Force Development in Elite Female Master Field Hockey Athletes

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Group × Time interactions (p > .05), whereas countermovement jump height did not change (p = .238). PT CSA increased in both groups (p < .001) but more in COL (116 ± 12 to 121 ± 13 mm2) than PLA (109 ± 22 to 111 ± 22 mm2, p = .014). Similarly, pRFD increased in both groups (p = .002) but more in COL (7.9 ± 1.3 to 10.1 ± 2.4 kN/s) than PLA (8.2 ± 2.4 to 9.6 ± 2.9 kN/s, p = .039). Therefore, hydrolyzed collagen supplementation enhanced gains in PT CSA and pRFD following 8 weeks of eccentric RE in elite female field hockey Master athletes, thus providing an effective strategy to improve physical performance in this