ReviewUltrasonography (Seoul, Korea)2018
Assessment of the mechanical properties of the muscle-tendon unit by supersonic shear wave imaging elastography: a review.
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- Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Elastography as a diagnostic and monitoring tool for Bell's palsy: A Prospective Study.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2026Article
- Reliability of quadriceps and hamstring muscle stiffness measured by ultrasound shear wave elastography in patients with knee osteoarthritis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
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- Development and validation of a semi-automated algorithm to analyze shear wave elastography clips in muscle tissue.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Biceps brachii elastography in well-trained men post eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage.Journal of ultrasound · 2025Article
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- Global Trends and Hotspots in Ultrasound Imaging for Rehabilitation Research: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- International Ski and Snowboard Federation consensus statement on warm-up and cool-down in competitive alpine and freestyle skiers and snowboarders.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the Mechanical Behavior of the Patellar and Semitendinosus Tendons Using Supersonic Shear-wave Imaging (SSI) Elastography and Tensile Tests.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2024Article
- Correlation between Ankle Imaging Findings and Self-Reported Outcomes: A Longitudinal Assessment in Patients with Tibiofibular Diastasis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
This review aimed to describe the state of the art in muscle-tendon unit (MTU) assessment by supersonic shear wave imaging (SSI) elastography in states of muscle contraction and stretching, during aging, and in response to injury and therapeutic interventions. A consensus exists that MTU elasticity increases during passive stretching or contraction, and decreases after static stretching, electrostimulation, massage, and dry needling. There is currently no agreement regarding changes in the MTU due to aging and injury. Currently, the application of SSI for the purpose of diagnosis, rehabilitation, and physical training remains limited by a number of issues, including the lack of normative value ranges, the lack of consensus regarding the appropriate terminology, and an inadequate understanding of the main technical limitations of this novel technology.
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