Interactive effects of joint angle, contraction state and method on estimates of achilles tendon moment arms [PDF]
, 2013 Copyright @ 2013 Human Kinetics, IncThe muscle-tendon moment arm is an important input parameter for musculoskeletal models. Moment arms change as a function of joint angle and contraction state and depend on the method being employed.
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Eccentric calf muscle exercise produces a greater acute reduction in Achilles tendon thickness than concentric exercise [PDF]
, 2009 Objective: To investigate the acute effects of isolated eccentric and concentric calf muscle exercise on Achilles tendon sagittal thickness. Design: Within-subject, counterbalanced, mixed design. Setting: Institutional.
Wearing, S.C. +2 more
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The effects of age- and training-related changes in tendon stiffness on muscular force production and neuro-motor control during childhood [PDF]
, 2011 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The research described in this thesis examined age- and strength training-related changes in Achilles tendon stiffness and plantarflexor force production in
Waugh, Charlotte
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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2016 Tendons among connective tissue, mainly collagen, contain also elastic fibers (EF) made of fibrillin 1, fibrillin 2 and elastin that are broadly distributed in tendons and represent 1-2% of the dried mass of the tendon. Only in the last years, studies on structure and function of EF in tendons have been performed.
GIUSTI, BETTI, PEPE, GUGLIELMINA
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Calcific tendonitis of the quadriceps tendon [PDF]
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2018 A 61-year-old woman presented with chronic anterior pain and stiffness in the distal left thigh. Examination revealed swelling and tenderness immediately proximal to the patella. Radiographs showed opacities in the distal anterior thigh whilst MRI identified enlargement of the distal quadriceps tendon with splayed fibres separated by solid ...
Webb, S A, Hopper, M A, Chitnavis, J
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Muscle Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 2013 The structure of a tendon is an important example of complexity of ECM three-dimensional organization. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a macromolecular network with both structural and regulatory functions. ECM components belong to four major types of macromolecules: the collagens, elastin, proteoglycans, and noncollagenous glycoproteins. Tendons are
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An examination of muscle and tendon properties in children with spastic cerebral palsy and their response to stretch: a theoretical basis for evidence-based clinical practice [PDF]
, 2013 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.Cerebral palsy (CP) is a heterogeneous disorder in which movement and posture are affected.
Theis, Nicola
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Torque and workspace analysis for flexible tendon driven mechanisms [PDF]
, 2010 Tendon driven mechanisms have been considered in robotic design for several decades. They provide lightweight end effectors with high dynamics. Using remote actuators it is possible to free more space for mechanics or electronics.
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A high-glucose diet affects Achilles tendon healing in rats
Scientific Reports, 2017 Chronic and acute tendinopathies are difficult to treat and tendon healing is generally a very slow and incomplete process and our general understanding of tendon biology and regeneration lags behind that of muscle or bone.
Stefanie Korntner +10 more
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