Myotonometry is a relatively novel method used to quantify the biomechanical and
viscoelastic properties (stiffness, compliance, tone, elasticity, creep, mechanical relaxation) …

Both 2D and 3D re-entrant designs are among the well-known prevalent auxetic structures
exhibiting negative Poisson's ratio. The present study introduces novel analytical …

Background The aim of this study was to describe the differences in structural and
mechanical properties between operated and non-injured Achilles tendons in senior …

Background: The relationship between stiffness and drop jump performance in athletes in
various stages of development has yet to be fully investigated. The first aim of this study was …

Background and Objectives: Muscle properties are critical for performance and injury risk,
with changes occurring due to physical exertion, aging, and neurological conditions. The …

Aging process is correlated with negative changes in muscles properties such as their
thermal responsiveness and stiffness. At the same time masters athletes are often …

Background: The clinically relevant healing process of a ruptured and repaired Achilles
tendon (AT) can last more than a year. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to test if …

Abstract Changes in fascicle length and tension of the soleus (SOL) muscle have been
observed in humans using B-mode ultrasound to examine the knee from different angles. An …

Studies have reported that a stiff triceps surae muscle and tendon-aponeurosis and also a
more compliant quadriceps muscle and tendon-aponeurosis, are related to lower oxygen …

This study aims to explore whether gender differences exist in the architectural and
mechanical properties of the medial gastrocnemius–Achilles tendon unit (gMTU) in vivo …