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Achilles Tendon Tangent Moduls of Runners

Authors : M. S. Pinto, C. A. R. Sánchez, M. C. A. Brandão, L. L. Menegaldo, L. F. Oliveira

Published in: XXVII Brazilian Congress on Biomedical Engineering

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The present work seeks to provide a reliable estimation of Achilles tendon (AT) mechanical properties, especially the maximum tangent modulus (ET max) and its relationship with respect to deformation, comparing long-distance runners and pentathletes. Six pentathletes and six long-distance runners (different weekly running training volume than pentathletes (116.7 ± 13.7 vs. 58.3 ± 20.4 km, p < 0.01)). From the analysis of ET curves, it can be observed that the long-distance runners’ group presented higher ET max (380. 6 ± 92.22 vs. 36.2 ± 82.6 MPa, p < 0.05) and maximum true stress than pentathletes (24.2 ± 5.1 vs. 16.0 ± 3.5 MPa, p < 0.05). The higher AT ET max of long-distance runners suggests a higher material stiffness in the group that trains the highest weekly run volume, as well as higher AT elastic energy storage capacity. This approach can be used as a tool for evaluation and monitoring of high-performance running athletes.

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Title: Achilles Tendon Tangent Moduls of Runners
Authors: M. S. Pinto
C. A. R. Sánchez
M. C. A. Brandão
L. L. Menegaldo
L. F. Oliveira
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: XXVII Brazilian Congress on Biomedical Engineering
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-70600-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-70601-2

Copyright Year: 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70601-2_78