Introduction: Few data exist on the feasibility and reliability of measuring muscular atrophy in
2 dimensions (2D) by ultrasonography (US) and elasticity with shear wave elastography …

Stretch-shortening type actions are characterized by lengthening of the pre-activated muscle-
tendon unit (MTU) in the eccentric phase immediately followed by muscle shortening. Under …

Kinesio taping (KT) is widely used in sports for performance improvement and injury
prevention. However, little is known of the behavior of the muscle region beneath the KT with …

Muscle mechanics is paramount in our understanding of motor performance. However, little
is known regarding the sensitivity of fascicle dynamics and connective tissues stiffness to …

Background: Previous literature has shown in vivo changes in muscle-tendon interaction
during exhaustive stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) exercise. It is unclear whether these …

Muscle architecture is an important component of muscle function, and recent studies have
shown changes in muscle architecture with fatigue. The stretch-shortening cycle is a natural …

Soccer is played by thousands of athletes across the globe and its participation increases
the overall risk of injury, in particular, hamstring strain injuries (HSI). Biceps femoris (BF) has …

Nowadays, athletes are increasingly exposed to high environmental temperatures. While
many studies investigated the effects of heat stress on human physiology, the effects of …

Die Kontraktionsdynamik der Skelettmuskulatur wird durch die Architektur und die
Geometrie des kontrahierenden Muskels beeinflusst und ist abhängig von den kontraktilen …

Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the leading causes of disability within the general
population. Acutely, injury can cause pain, inflammation, and feelings of stiffness impacting …