Effects of ageing on Achilles tendon properties and triceps surae muscle architecture in vivo

Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in human body and it has an important role in human locomotion. Ageing is associated with lowered muscle function and the changes in tendon properties could have a major role in modulating the muscle function with ageing. The aim of this study was to identify...

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Main Author: Stenroth, Lauri
Other Authors: Liikuntatieteellinen tiedekunta, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Liikuntabiologian laitos, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylän yliopisto
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2012
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Online Access: https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/40960