Sex Differences in the Morphological and Mechanical Properties of the Achilles Tendon

Background: Patients with Achilles tendon (AT) injuries are often engaged in sedentary work because of decreasing tendon vascularisation. Furthermore, men are more likely to be exposed to AT tendinosis or ruptures. These conditions are related to the morphological and mechanical properties of AT, bu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of environmental research and public health 2021-08, Vol.18 (17), p.8974
Hauptverfasser:	Zhang, Xini, Deng, Liqin, Xiao, Songlin, Li, Lu, Fu, Weijie
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Achilles tendon Ankle Contraction Cross-sections Elongation Exercise Gender differences Hysteresis Isometric Mechanical properties Morphology Physical exercise Physical fitness Sex differences Software Stiffness Strain Stress Tendons Ultrasonic imaging Viscoelasticity
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