Objective assessment of stiffness in the gastrocnemius muscle in patients with symptomatic Achilles tendons

ObjectivesTo establish quantitative values of stiffness for the gastrocnemius muscle in patients diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy.DesignCase–control study with a single (cross sectional) time point of patients diagnosed with unilateral Achilles tendinopathy and an asymptomatic group.MethodsSampl...

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Main Authors: Rhodri Martin, Lisa Williams, Keith Morris, Gafin Morgan, Helen Welch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-10-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000622.full