“Muscle tone” is a clinically important and widely used term and palpation is a crucial skill for
its diagnosis. However, the term is defined rather vaguely, and palpation is not measurable …

Abstract Background Managing and rehabilitating Achilles tendinopathy can be difficult, and
the results are often unsatisfactory. Currently, clinicians use ultrasonography to diagnose the …

The mechanical properties of the deep fascia, particularly their stiffness, strongly affect the
development of muscle pathologies (such as compartment syndrome) and the action of the …

Aim To clarify the age‐related changes in muscle elasticity or thickness of the lower
extremities in older women, and to analyze their relationship with physical functions …

Developing methods for the non-invasive characterization of the mechanics of
musculoskeletal tissues is an ongoing research focus in biomechanics. Often, these …

Background. Anatomical studies and the mechanical property studies showed that there is a
strong correlation between Achilles tendon (AT) elasticity and individual gastrocnemius …

This study investigated the reliability of sonoelastography techniques in quantifying lower
limb tendon elasticity. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science …

Te posterior chain muscles of the lower limb include the hamstrings and triceps surae, along
with the Achilles tendon. Tis study aimed to investigate the acute effects of static stretching …

Background. This longitudinal study aimed to quantify the relative effects of body mass, peak
muscle force, maturation and sex on Achilles tendon (AT) mechanical properties and to …

The posterior chain muscles of the lower limb include the hamstrings and triceps surae,
along with the Achilles tendon. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of static …