Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5706903 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
There are decreases in fascicle length, muscle thickness and mechanical properties in the medial gastrocnemius muscles of the participants within the first six months after an Achilles repair. These morphomechanical alterations demonstrate associations with functional levels in the lower extremities and indicated the need for early mobilization of the calf muscles after the repair.
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Authors
Wei-Chen Peng, Yi-Ping Chang, Yuan-Hung Chao, SN Fu, Christer Rolf, Tiffany TF Shih, Sheng-Chu Su, Hsing-Kuo Wang,