ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2020
The influence of Achilles tendon mechanical behaviour on "apparent" efficiency during running at different speeds.
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Abstract
purposeWe investigated the role of elastic strain energy on the "apparent" efficiency of locomotion (AE), a parameter that is known to increase as a function of running speed (up to 0.5-0.7) well above the values of "pure" muscle efficiency (about 0.25-0.30).
methodsIn vivo ultrasound measurements of the gastrocnemius medialis (GM) muscle-tendon unit (MTU) were combined with kinematic, kinetic and metabolic measurements to investigate the possible influence of the Achilles tendon mechanical behaviour on the mechanics (total mechanical work, W
resultsGM fascicles shortened during the entire stance phase, the more so the higher the speed, but the majority of the MTU displacement was accommodated by the Achilles tendon. Tendon strain and recoil increased as a function of running speed (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001, respectively). The contribution of elastic energy to the positive work generated by the MTU also increased with speed (from 0.09 to 0.16 J kg
conclusionThese results support the notion that the dynamic function of tendons is integral in reducing energy expenditure and increasing the "apparent" efficiency of running.
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