Quantifying mechanical loading and elastic strain energy of the human Achilles tendon during walking and running
Abstract The purpose of the current study was to assess in vivo Achilles tendon (AT) mechanical loading and strain energy during locomotion. We measured AT length considering its curve-path shape. Eleven participants walked at 1.4 m/s and ran at 2.5 m/s and 3.5 m/s on a treadmill. The AT length was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-03-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84847-w |