In the past 20 years, the use of ultrasound-based methods has become a standard approach
to measure tendon mechanical properties in vivo. Yet the multitude of methodological …

The Achilles tendon transmits contractile force from the main plantarflexor muscles, the
soleus and the medial and lateral gastrocnemii. Force is transmitted from the contractile …

The free Achilles tendon (AT) consists of distinct fascicles arising from each of the triceps
surae muscles that may give rise to non-uniform behavior during functional tasks such as …

The goal of this study was to investigate Achilles tendon tissue displacement patterns under
passive and eccentric loading conditions. Nine healthy young adults were positioned prone …

The purposes of this study were to (i) evaluate the intra-rater reliability of estimating Achilles
tendon mechanical properties with continuous shear wave elastography (cSWE),(ii) propose …

The Achilles is the thickest tendon in the body and is the primary elastic energy-storing
component during running. The form and function of the human Achilles is complex: twisted …

The unique structure of the Achilles tendon, combining three smaller sub-tendons, enhances
movement efficiency by allowing individual control from connected muscles. This requires …

The purpose of this study was to investigate middle-age effects on Achilles displacement
patterns under passive stretch and eccentric loading. Healthy young (24.1±1.4 years, n= 9) …

The human Achilles tendon (AT) is a hierarchical structure macroscopically composed of
three subtendons originating from the soleus (SOL) and gastrocnemius (GL, GM) muscles …

The Achilles tendon (AT) is the largest tendon of the human body and has a primary role in
locomotor activities. The complex structure of the AT includes twisting of three sub-tendons …