Introduction The extent to which chronic exercise training preserves age-related decrements
in physical function, muscle strength, mass and morphology is unclear. Our aim was to …

The Achilles tendon (AT) is the strongest tendon in humans, yet it often suffers from injury.
The mechanical properties of the AT afford efficient movement, power amplification and …

The fascial system builds a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose
and dense fibrous connective tissue that permeates the body and enables all body systems …

Background Most data on the architecture of the human soleus muscle have been obtained
from cadaveric dissection or two-dimensional ultrasound imaging. We present the first …

Ageing is associated with alterations in the structure and function of the contractile and
elastic tissues that enable movement, posture, and balance. Alterations in structure and …

Older adults walk slower and with a higher metabolic energy expenditure than younger
adults. In this review, we explore the hypothesis that age-related declines in Achilles tendon …

The human ankle joint and plantar flexor muscle–tendon unit play an important role in
endurance running. It has been assumed that muscle and tendon interactions and their …

The Master runner (age 35 y and above) represents a unique athletic patient. Lifelong
participation in endurance running slows the inevitable age-related decline in aerobic …

Achilles' tendon (AT) injuries such as ruptures and tendinopathies have experienced a
dramatic rise in the mid-to older-aged population. Given that the AT plays a key role at all …

The accurate assessment of the Achilles tendon cross-sectional area (CSA) is a crucial
prerequisite to investigate tendon adaptation and to calculate the tendon Young׳ s modulus …