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Contraction
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Contraction
In a business cycle, the time between the peak and the bottom. That is, a contraction occurs between the end of economic growth and the end of the subsequent recession. Contractions are characterized by layoffs, a decline in GDP, and other negative factors. However, historically, contractions have tended not to last as long as expansions.
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Two seconds ramp up and ramp down was included in the 6 s, resulting in 3 s of sustained tetanic contraction that either flexed or extended the digits.
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During tetanic contraction via a skin electrode, ECs were performed 10 times as a single bout with simultaneous forced dorsiflexion of the ankle joint (velocity, 15[degrees]/s; range of motion, from 0[degrees] to 45[degrees]).
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