Non-uniform Achilles tendon strain: What is it and should we care?

This week on Talking Tendons we discuss Non-uniform Achilles tendon strain and displacement and tackle the important questions… what is it? And should we care?

The paper is by Prof Finni from Finland supported by an international team. This is an exciting space that has already and will continue to improve our understanding of tendon function and ultimately our ability to prevent and manage these injuries.

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Changes in Achilles tendon mechanical properties following eccentric heel drop exercise are specific to the free tendon. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25919320

A 3D model of the Achilles tendon to determine the mechanisms underlying nonuniform tendon displacements. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27919416

Nonuniform displacement and strain between the soleus and gastrocnemius subtendons of rat Achilles tendon https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29094399