Normative Parameters of Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness and Associations with Patient Characteristics and Function

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

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Larisa R Hoffman¹  Shane L Koppenhaver²  Cameron W MacDonald¹  Johnny M Herrera¹  Joshua Streuli¹  Zachary L Visco¹  Nicole Wildermuth¹  Stephanie R Albin¹ 

[1] Regis University;Baylor University

关键词: force production;    gastrocnemius;    muscle;    normative parameters;    stiffness;   

DOI  :  10.26603/001c.18803

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: American Physical Therapy Association

【 摘 要 】

Background Quantifying muscle stiffness may aid in the diagnosis and management of individuals with muscle pathology. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to establish normative parameters and variance estimates of muscle stiffness in the gastrocnemius muscle in a resting and contracted state. A secondary aim was to identify demographic, anthropometric, medical history factors, and biomechanical factors related to muscle stiffness.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC