Loading Speed and Intensity in Eccentric Calf Training Impact Acute Changes in Achilles Tendon Thickness and Stiffness: A Randomized Crossover Trial
These findings provide the first evidence that both loading speed and intensity during eccentric calf training impact acute changes in Achilles tendon thickness and stiffness, likely mediated by changes in fluid flow, which could be relevant for tendinopathy rehabilitation.
Authors
- Luc Vanden Bossche (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3141-5295)
- Arne Burssens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8602-100X)
- Evi Wezenbeek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9303-6915)
- Lauren Pringels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2005-4984)
- Steven Van den Berghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7144-0191)
- Dries Pieters (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0813-0312)
- Erik Witvrouw
Institutions
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- In-Q-Tel (US)
- ORCID (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000003638
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.43
Funders
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent
- Universiteit Gent