Context: Tendon adapts to load through alterations in its composition and mechanical
properties. Mechanical adaptation to increased load often involves increases in cross …

Context: Achilles tendons (ATs) adapt to increased loading generated by long-term adoption
of a minimalist shoe running style. There may be difference in the chronology and extent of …

Minimalist shod runners have reported greater material and mechanical properties of the
Achilles tendon (AT) due to increased loading than runners who wear more cushioned …

Achilles tendinopathy affects many running athletes and often leads to chronic pain and
functional deficits. Although changes in tendon structure have been linked with …

Objectives To observe the changes in Achilles tendon structure in novice runners, with
loading prescriptions of 100% body weight compared to 20% body weight. Design …

Tendon geometry and tissue properties are important determinants of tendon function and
injury risk and are altered in response to ageing, disease, and physical activity levels. The …

Purpose: The Achilles tendon (AT) must adapt to meet changes in demands. This study
explored AT adaptation by comparing properties within the jump and non-jump legs of …

The current investigation aimed to comparatively examine the effects of minimalist,
maximalist and conventional footwear on Achilles tendon forces (ATF) during running …

Abstract Lepley, AS, Joseph, MF, Daigle, NR, Digiacomo, JE, Galer, J, Rock, E, Rosier, SB,
and Sureja, PB. Sex differences in mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon …

Context Several studies have been conducted to better understand the effect of load on the
Achilles tendon structure. However, the effect of a high cumulative load consisting of …