ArticleJournal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)2025
In vivo characterization of Achilles subtendon function and morphology within the tendon cross section and along the free tendon.
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- A Novel Measurement of Altered Achilles Subtendon Load Sharing 6-12 Months Following Rupture.Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society · 2026Article
- High horizontal force and lateral force transmission induced by the twist of the Achilles tendon.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
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The Achilles tendon is composed of three distinct fascicle bundles, or subtendons, each originating from the head of one of the three triceps surae muscles. In a healthy tendon, these subtendons slide relative to each other during muscle contractions. This subtendon sliding is reduced in older adults and individuals who suffer from an Achilles tendon injury. However, subtendon sliding is challenging to quantify in low-load scenarios that are critical for monitoring subtendon biomechanics in patients with mechanically compromised tendons, such as following an Achilles tendon rupture and repair. The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable method to characterize subtendon behavior in vivo using combined transverse plane ultrasound imaging and neuromuscular electrical stimulation of individual gastrocnemii. We used a Kanade-Lucas-Tomasi point tracking algorithm to quantify tendon displacement during isolated muscle stimulations. Next, we applied
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