Ultrasound is a potential method for assessing muscle size of the extremity and trunk. In a
large muscle, however, a single image from portable ultrasound measures only muscle …

Background Hamstrings muscle morphology is determinant of muscle function (ie strength).
Among individuals with ACL reconstruction (ACLR), less cross-sectional area (CSA) and …

Automatically delineating the deep and superficial aponeurosis of the skeletal muscles from
ultrasound images is important in many aspects of the clinical routine. In particular, finding …

Ultrasound muscle images have been extensively used as tools for investigating,
diagnosing and monitoring thigh muscles. However, there is a lack of information examining …

Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging allows non-invasive measurement of skeletal muscle
thickness. Current techniques generally suffer from manual operator dependency, while all …

Athletes cultivate highly developed muscles based on their sport category, creating a body
shape that matches the characteristics of that sports category. We tested the significance of …

Hamstring strains, particularly involving the long head of biceps femoris (BFlh) at the
proximal musculotendinous junction (MTJ), are commonly experienced by athletes. With the …

Background In some situations, harvested hamstring tendon grafts are not qualified for
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. This study aimed to present a reinforcing …

Background Although joint flexibility is important for human locomotion, the determinants of
joint flexibility are not fully understood. In this study, we examined the relationship between …

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the fascicle length, pennation angle,
muscle thickness and stiffness of the biceps femoris long head, and eccentric hamstring …