Muscle-tendon adaptation monitoring in elite athletes: Preliminary results from a longitudinal investigation

Gaspar Epro, Matthias Koenig, Kiros Karamanidis

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Abstract

In this study, we analysed the triceps surae(TS) muscle-tendon unit (MTU) mechanical properties (muscle strength and tendon stiffness) in elite jumping event athletes (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault) and monitored the training-induced alterations in these properties over one year in nine elite jumpers, in order to detect potential changes in the uniformity of adaptation within the TS MTU.The findings indicate to a higher TS muscle strength and Achilles tendon stiffness in the take-off leg in comparison to the swing leg. The longitudinal monitoring revealed a concordant muscle and tendon adaptation in the TS MTU in both legs in the selected athletes.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 14 Jun 2017
Event35th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport -
Duration: 14 Jun 2017 → …

Conference

Conference35th Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport
Period14/06/17 → …

Keywords

  • tendon stiffness
  • muscle strength
  • elite athletes

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