Self-reported foot strike patterns and sonographic evidence of Achilles tendinopathy in asymptomatic marathon runners
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DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2022.2080158
Abstract: ABSTRACT It is unknown whether ultrasound findings and symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy in runners correlate with foot strike patterns. We aimed to examine the relationships among Achilles tendon ultrasound findings in runners with or without… read more here.
Keywords: achilles tendon; foot strike; strike patterns; achilles tendinopathy ... See more keywords
The Effects of Habitual Foot Strike Patterns on the Morphology and Mechanical Function of the Medial Gastrocnemius–Achilles Tendon Unit
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10020264
Abstract: As a crucial and vulnerable component of the lower extremities, the medial gastrocnemius–Achilles tendon unit (gMTU) plays a significant role in sport performance and injury prevention during long-distance running. However, how habitual foot strike patterns… read more here.
Keywords: achilles tendon; medial gastrocnemius; strike patterns; gastrocnemius achilles ... See more keywords