The main aim was to examine the load bearing of individual hamstring muscles in different
contraction types and intensities, through local stiffness measurement by shear wave …

Purpose To assess the stiffness of hamstring muscles during isometric contractions in
healthy individuals, using ultrasound-based shear wave elastography to (1) determine the …

Introduction: The mechanical properties of hamstring muscles are usually inferred from
global passive torque/angle relationships, in combination with adjoining tissues crossing the …

Introduction The mechanical properties of hamstring muscles are usually inferred from
global passive torque/angle relationships, in combination with adjoining tissues crossing the …

Limited information is available on whether stiffness is different within and between the
constituents of the hamstring, that is, the biceps femoris long head (BFlh), semitendinosus …

The effect of training on hamstring flexibility has been widely assessed through the
measurement of the maximal range of motion or passive torque. However, these global …

Purpose Assessing muscle flexibility and architecture is important for hamstring strain injury
(HSI) prevention. We investigated the relationship between shear modulus and passive …

Regarding hamstring stretching methods, many studies have investigated the effect of
stretching duration or frequency on muscle stiffness. However, the most effective stretching …

Background Some patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) show pain, stiffness and limited
flexion and extension at the back of the knee, leading to dysfunction and affecting life. This …

Introduction: The mechanical properties of skeletal muscle are indicative of its capacity to
perform physical work, state of disease, or risk of injury. Ultrasound shear wave …