P 158 - A method to estimate passive mechanical properties of the soleus and gastrocnemius aspects of Achilles tendon

It is well known that some tendons exhibit important elastic and time-dependent characteristics that influence the function of the overall muscle-tendon complex [1]. Achilles tendon (AT) comprises of 3 subtendons arising from the soleus (SOL) and the lateral (LG) and medial (MG) heads of the gastrocnemius. Whether the mechanical properties differ in these subtendons are not clear. Therefore, this study aims to quantify subject-specific passive mechanical properties of MG and SOL aspects of the AT in vivo, respectively.
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research