We investigated the behavior of the muscle tendon unit (MTU) of the medial gastrocnemius
muscle during cyclic ankle bending exercise at eight different frequencies (ranging from 1.33 …

The purpose of this study was to determine and compare thigh muscle volumes (MVs), and
sprint mechanical properties and performance between male and female national-level …

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between foot type and the
morphometry of selected muscles and tendons of the lower limb. Sixty‐one healthy …

ABSTRACT ABE, T., K. KUMAGAI, and WF BRECHUE. Fascicle length of leg muscles is
greater in sprinters than distance runners. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 1125 …

The elastic tendinous tissues of distal lower limb muscles can improve the economy of
walking and running, amplify the power generated by a muscle and absorb energy. This …

Eccentric and concentric actions produce distinct mechanical stimuli and result in different
adaptations in skeletal muscle architecture. Cycling predominantly involves concentric …

This study aimed to determine the relationship between Achilles tendon (AT) length and
running performance, including running economy, in well‐trained endurance runners. We …

Study Design A single-group descriptive experimental design. Objectives To determine the
fascicle length change in the tibialis anterior (TA) and the vastus lateralis (VL) muscles …

Introduction: In response to fatigue during an exhaustive treadmill run, forefoot runner's
muscles must adapt to maintain their pace. From a neuromuscular control perspective …

To better understand the role of the ankle plantar flexor muscles in stair negotiation, we
examined the effects of manipulation of kinematic and kinetic constraints on the behavior of …