Acute effect of static stretching on passive stiffness of the human gastrocnemius fascicle measured by ultrasound shear wave elastography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3550-z
Abstract: PurposePassive muscle stiffness and muscle architecture at a given joint angle, as well as slack angle of the muscle have been shown to change after an acute bout of stretching. However, it remains unclear whether… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; static stretching; slack angle; stretching passive ... See more keywords
In vivo fascicle length measurements via B-mode ultrasound imaging with single vs dual transducer arrangements.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.09.019
Abstract: Ultrasonography is a useful technique to study muscle contractions in vivo, however larger muscles like vastus lateralis may be difficult to visualise with smaller, commonly used transducers. Fascicle length is often estimated using linear trigonometry… read more here.
Keywords: length; muscle; dual transducer; fascicle ... See more keywords
Forefoot running requires shorter gastrocnemius fascicle length than rearfoot running
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DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1610146
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the influence of foot strike patterns on the behaviour of the triceps surae muscle-tendon unit, including the Achilles tendon whose length nearly corresponds to force of the triceps surae,… read more here.
Keywords: length; forefoot; rearfoot; rearfoot running ... See more keywords
Architectural anatomy of the human tibialis anterior presents morphological asymmetries between superficial and deep unipennate regions.
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DOI: 10.1111/joa.13864
Abstract: The tibialis anterior muscle plays a critical role in human ambulation and contributes to maintaining the upright posture. However, little is known about its muscle architecture in males and females. One hundred and nine physically… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; fascicle length; anatomy; pennation angle ... See more keywords
C0048 Assessment of passive medial gastrocnemius relative fascicle excursions in children with cerebral palsy
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099763.11
Abstract: Background With growth, fascicle lengths increase through sarcomere addition to maintain force production capacity. However, children with cerebral palsy (CP) present a reduced number of in-series sarcomeres. Regarding fascicle lengths of the medial gastrocnemius (MG)… read more here.
Keywords: rfe; fascicle lengths; fascicle; children cerebral ... See more keywords
Rightward shift of optimal fascicle length with decreasing voluntary activity level in the soleus and lateral gastrocnemius muscles
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.235614
Abstract: ABSTRACT Much of our understanding of in vivo skeletal muscle properties is based on studies performed under maximal activation, which is problematic because muscles are rarely activated maximally during movements such as walking. Currently, force–length… read more here.
Keywords: length; force; activity levels; fascicle length ... See more keywords
Comparison of calf muscle architecture between Asian children with spastic cerebral palsy and typically developing peers
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0190642
Abstract: Objective To compare the muscle thickness, fascicle length, and pennation angle of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis anterior between Asian children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) and typically developing (TD) peers. Methods This cross-sectional study… read more here.
Keywords: children spastic; muscle; gastrocnemius soleus; asian children ... See more keywords
Resistance Training Combined With Stretching Increases Tendon Stiffness and Is More Effective Than Stretching Alone in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2019.00333
Abstract: Aim: Stretching is often used to increase/maintain muscle length and improve joint range of motion (ROM) in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, outcomes at the muscle (remodeling) and resulting function appear to be highly… read more here.
Keywords: children cerebral; fascicle length; resistance; tendon stiffness ... See more keywords