Muscle architecture assessment: strengths, shortcomings and new frontiers of in vivo imaging techniques
Skeletal muscle structural assembly (and its remodeling in response to loading–unloading
states) can be investigated macroscopically by assessing muscle architecture, described as …
states) can be investigated macroscopically by assessing muscle architecture, described as …
[HTML][HTML] Reliability and validity of ultrasound measurements of muscle fascicle length and pennation in humans: a systematic review
Ultrasound imaging is widely used to measure architectural features of human skeletal
muscles in vivo. We systematically reviewed studies of the reliability and validity of two …
muscles in vivo. We systematically reviewed studies of the reliability and validity of two …
Short biceps femoris fascicles and eccentric knee flexor weakness increase the risk of hamstring injury in elite football (soccer): a prospective cohort study
Background/aim To investigate the role of eccentric knee flexor strength, between-limb
imbalance and biceps femoris long head (BFlh) fascicle length on the risk of future …
imbalance and biceps femoris long head (BFlh) fascicle length on the risk of future …
Impact of the Nordic hamstring and hip extension exercises on hamstring architecture and morphology: implications for injury prevention
Background The architectural and morphological adaptations of the hamstrings in response
to training with different exercises have not been explored. Purpose To evaluate changes in …
to training with different exercises have not been explored. Purpose To evaluate changes in …
Sprint versus isolated eccentric training: Comparative effects on hamstring architecture and performance in soccer players
J Mendiguchia, F Conceição, P Edouard, M Fonseca… - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Aims The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of hamstring eccentric (NHE)
strength training versus sprint training programmed as complements to regular soccer …
strength training versus sprint training programmed as complements to regular soccer …
Architectural changes of the biceps femoris long head after concentric or eccentric training
RG Timmins, JD Ruddy… - … and science in …, 2015 - acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au
Purpose: To determine i) the architectural adaptations of the biceps femoris long head (BFlf)
following concentric or eccentric strength training interventions; ii) the time course of …
following concentric or eccentric strength training interventions; ii) the time course of …
In vivo behavior of the human soleus muscle with increasing walking and running speeds
The interaction between the muscle fascicle and tendon components of the human soleus
(SO) muscle influences the capacity of the muscle to generate force and mechanical work …
(SO) muscle influences the capacity of the muscle to generate force and mechanical work …
Ultrasound imaging to assess skeletal muscle architecture during movements: a systematic review of methods, reliability, and challenges
B Van Hooren, P Teratsias… - Journal of Applied …, 2020 - journals.physiology.org
B-mode ultrasound is often used to quantify muscle architecture during movements. Our
objectives were to 1) systematically review the reliability of fascicle length (FL) and …
objectives were to 1) systematically review the reliability of fascicle length (FL) and …
Architectural adaptations of muscle to training and injury: a narrative review outlining the contributions by fascicle length, pennation angle and muscle thickness
Background The architectural characteristics of muscle (fascicle length, pennation angle
muscle thickness) respond to varying forms of stimuli (eg, training, immobilisation and …
muscle thickness) respond to varying forms of stimuli (eg, training, immobilisation and …
Automatic tracking of medial gastrocnemius fascicle length during human locomotion
During human locomotion lower extremity muscle-tendon units undergo cyclic length
changes that were previously assumed to be representative of muscle fascicle length …
changes that were previously assumed to be representative of muscle fascicle length …