Myotonometry for the evaluation of Achilles tendon mechanical properties: a reliability and construct validity study

Myotonometry for the evaluation of Achilles tendon mechanical properties: a reliability and construct validity study

ObjectiveThis study evaluates the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the MyotonPRO and its construct validity for the assessment of Achilles tendon stiffness.DesignReliability and construct validity study.MethodsForty healthy participants were assessed using the MyotonPRO by two raters on tw...

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Main Authors:	Alessandro Schneebeli, Ron Clijsen, Marco Barbero
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2020-04-01
Series:	BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:	https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000726.full

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