Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether triceps surae's muscle architecture and
Achilles tendon parameters are related to running metabolic cost (C) in trained long …

Despite the robust findings linking plantar flexor muscle structure to gross function within
athletes, the elderly and patients following Achilles tendon ruptures, the link between natural …

We examined the association between footfall pattern and characteristics of lower limb
muscle function and compared lower limb muscle function between forefoot and rearfoot …

Running is thought to be an efficient gait due, in part, to the behavior of the plantar flexor
muscles and elastic energy storage in the Achilles tendon. Although plantar flexor muscle …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanical properties of muscle and tendon
in long distance runners and their relations to running performance. Fifteen long distance …

The A chilles tendon moment arm (MA _ AT) and foot lever ratio (FLR) can play important
roles for force production and movement economy during locomotion. This notion has …

The present study aims to investigate the elasticity of tendon structures of the lower limbs in
sprinters and its relation with sprint performance. Subjects were 10 male sprinters and 14 …

Based on the current literature, the link between Achilles tendon moment arm length and
running economy is not well understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to further …

ABSTRACT EMA, R., M. SAKAGUCHI, and Y. KAWAKAMI. Thigh and Psoas Major
Muscularity and Its Relation to Running Mechanics in Sprinters. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol …

This study aimed to investigate the influence of foot strike patterns on the behaviour of the
triceps surae muscle-tendon unit, including the Achilles tendon whose length nearly …