The goal of the current study was to investigate the fidelity of a 2D ultrasound elastography
method for the measurement of tendon motion and strain. Ultrasound phantoms and ex vivo …

The objective of this study was to compare the three-dimensional lower extremity running
kinematics of young adult runners and elderly runners. Seventeen elderly adults (age 67–73 …

An understanding of lower extremity stiffness is important for evaluation of sports
performance and injury prevention. The aim of this study was to investigate whether stiffness …

Tendons transfer forces produced by muscle to the skeletal system and can therefore have a
large influence on movement effectiveness and safety. Tendons are mechanosensitive …

In Chap. 2 we explored the architecture and composition of ligaments and tendons, non-
calcified but nonetheless extremely tough skeletal tissues responsible for binding bones …

Muscle-and movement-specific fascicle-tendon interaction affects the performance of the
neuromuscular system. This interaction is unknown among elderly and consequently …

It is known that muscular force is reduced in old age. We investigate what are the effects of
this phenomenon on the mechanics of running. We hypothesized that the deficit in force …

The aim of this study was to investigate changes in running mechanics and spring-mass
behaviour with fatigue induced by 5-hour hilly running (5HHR). Running mechanics were …

The purpose of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of muscles and tendon
structures for plantar flexor muscles at various strain rates and jump performances using …

Background The presence of fatigue has been shown to modify running biomechanics.
Throughout a run individuals become more fatigued, and the effectiveness of the …