The Effects of Habitual Foot Strike Patterns on the Morphology and Mechanical Function of the Medial Gastrocnemius–Achilles Tendon Unit

As a crucial and vulnerable component of the lower extremities, the medial gastrocnemius–Achilles tendon unit (gMTU) plays a significant role in sport performance and injury prevention during long-distance running. However, how habitual foot strike patterns influence the morphology of the gMTU remai...

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Main Authors: Lu Li, Kaicheng Wu, Liqin Deng, Cuixian Liu, Weijie Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/2/264