Feasibility of using a hand-held device to characterize tendon tissue biomechanics.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the feasibility of using the MyotonPRO digital palpation device in measuring the transverse stiffness of tendon tissue.

Design

Experimental study.

Methods

The MyotonPRO was used to measure the stiffness and related properties of ballistics gel in comparison with an external materials testing system (PCB electronics). The device was then used to measure the same properties of avian Achilles tendons before and after the removal of the overlying skin and subcutaneous tissue. Next, the test-retest reliability of the Achilles and patellar tendons was determined in humans. Finally, the stiffness of the Achilles tendon was measured before and after competitive running races of varying distances (10, 21 and 42 km, total number of athletes analyzed = 66).

SUBMITTER: Sohirad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5587276 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature