Following sustained isometric contraction, which process risks tendon damage?

💡 Explanation

Sustained isometric contraction causes creep, where constant force leads to slow tendon elongation because of gradual sliding of collagen fibers. Therefore, creep deformation increases tendon length increasing, rather than alternative changes like hydration (B) or altered collagen structure (C,D).

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