ArticleFrontiers in physiology2020
The Free Achilles Tendon Is Shorter, Stiffer, Has Larger Cross-Sectional Area and Longer T2
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- The acute effects of higher versus lower load duration and intensity on morphological and mechanical properties of the healthy Achilles tendon: a randomized crossover trial.The Journal of experimental biology · 2022Trial
- MRI-based, 3D analysis of Achilles tendon longitudinal strain under passive loading reveals limitations in conventional 2D measurement.Journal of anatomy · 2026Article
- Effects of Mechanical Loading on the Structure and Function of the Achilles Tendon: From Homeostatic Adaptation to Pathological Degeneration.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Review
- Morphological Changes and MRI Characteristics of the Achilles Tendon in Amateur Marathon Runners With Different Running Experience.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2026Observational
- Differences in Hamstring Muscle-Tendon Unit Geometry and Function Between Elite Sprint and Jump Athletes and Recreationally Active Controls.Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports · 2025Article
- Effects of footwear and foot strike patterns on patellofemoral joint and Achilles tendon loading in novice runners and experienced runners.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- The Trail Runners' Tendon-How Do Weekly Mileage and Elevation Gain Affect Achilles and Patellar Tendon Morphology?Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Distal hamstrings tendons mechanical properties at rest and contraction using free-hand 3-D ultrasonography.Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports · 2024Article
- Ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging of the quadriceps tendon enthesis in healthy subjects.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2023Article
- Morphological and viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon in the forefoot, rearfoot strike runners, and non-runnersFrontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- The Distal Free Achilles Tendon Is Longer in People with Tendinopathy than in Controls: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.Translational sports medicine · 2022Article
- An Identical Twin Study on Human Achilles Tendon Adaptation: Regular Recreational Exercise at Comparatively Low Intensities Can Increase Tendon Stiffness.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
- Triceps Surae Muscle-Tendon Properties as Determinants of the Metabolic Cost in Trained Long-Distance Runners.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
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Abstract
Tendon geometry and tissue properties are important determinants of tendon function and injury risk and are altered in response to ageing, disease, and physical activity levels. The purpose of this study was to compare free Achilles tendon geometry and mechanical properties between trained elite/sub-elite middle-distance runners and a healthy control group. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to measure free Achilles tendon volume, length, average cross-sectional area (CSA), regional CSA, moment arm, and T2
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