The Achilles tendon (AT) is the strongest tendon in humans, yet it often suffers from injury.
The mechanical properties of the AT afford efficient movement, power amplification and …

New and innovative lightweight materials are the key demands of the automotive and
aerospace industry. Exceptional energy absorption properties can be obtained from designs …

Collagen is the basic protein of animal tissues and has a complex hierarchical structure. It
plays a crucial role in maintaining the mechanical and structural stability of biological …

Filled elastomer composites have gained significant attention due to their ability to undergo
large-strain reversible deformations with minimal force. However, achieving the desired …

The Achilles tendon (AT) is composed of three distinct in-series elastic subtendons, arising
from different muscles in the triceps surae. Independent activation of any of these muscles is …

The triceps surae muscle–tendon unit is composed of the lateral and medial gastrocnemius
(MG) and soleus (SOL) muscles and three in-series elastic 'subtendons' that form the …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate internal Achilles tendon (AT) displacement,
AT shear wave velocity (SWV), and triceps surae (TS) muscle shear modulus in athletes …

The most common injuries of the human musculoskeletal system are related to soft tissue
structures such as tendons or ligaments. To repair torn structures, surgical intervention and …

Tendon fascicle bundles are often used as biological grafts and thus must meet certain
quality requirements, such as excluding calcification, which alters the biomechanical …

Skeletal muscles are susceptible to injury during daily activities and competitive sports.
Reliable prediction of tissue failure strength is a major challenge due to the large uncertainty …