Non-uniform Stiffness within Gastrocnemius-Achilles tendon Complex Observed after Static Stretching

Higher stiffness of the Achilles tendon (AT) and gastrocnemius have been found to be risk factors associated with Achilles tendinitis. Static stretching (SS) is one intervention that has been investigated to improve the flexibility and therefore reduce injury risk. Previous studies have investigated...

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Main Author: Jiping Zhou, Chunlong Liu, Zhijie Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jssm.org/hf.php?id=jssm-18-454.xml