Effect of Training-Induced Changes in Achilles Tendon Stiffness on Muscle–Tendon Behavior During Landing

Effect of Training-Induced Changes in Achilles Tendon Stiffness on Muscle–Tendon Behavior During Landing

During rapid deceleration of the body, tendons buffer part of the elongation of the muscle–tendon unit (MTU), enabling safe energy dissipation via eccentric muscle contraction. Yet, the influence of changes in tendon stiffness within the physiological range upon these lengthening contractions is unk...

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Main Authors: Amelie Werkhausen, Kirsten Albracht, Neil J. Cronin, Gøran Paulsen, Jens Bojsen-Møller, Olivier R. Seynnes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
Achilles tendon
energy absorption
mechanical buffer
stiffness
tendon properties
energy dissipation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2018.00794/full

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