ArticleFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2024
Effects of 12-week gait retraining on plantar flexion torque, architecture, and behavior of the medial gastrocnemius
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- Comparative efficacy of an 8-week core stability program versus foot-ankle strengthening on pain, function, and distal structural parameters in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Rectus femoris stiffness is associated with aerobic capacity in healthy young men: a comparative shear wave elastography study among lower-limb muscles.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Observational
- Differences in lower extremity biomechanics, shank muscle activation and medial gastrocnemius-tendon unit behavior between novice and experienced non-rearfoot strike runners.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Accuracy of self-reported foot strike pattern detection among endurance runners.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study aims to explore the effects of 12-week gait retraining (GR) on plantar flexion torque, architecture, and behavior of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) during maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Methods: Thirty healthy male rearfoot strikers were randomly assigned to the GR group ( Results: After 12-week GR, 1) the RTD Conclusion: Compared to running training, GR significantly enhanced the rapid strength development capacity and contraction velocity of the MG. This indicates the potential of GR as a strategy to improve muscle function and mechanical efficiency, particularly in enhancing the ability of MG to generate and transmit force as well as the rapid contraction capability. Further research is necessary to explore the effects of GR on MG behavior during running
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