Myofascial force transmission between the calf and the dorsal thigh is dependent on knee angle: an ultrasound study.

ABSTRACT: A recent in-vivo experiment has shown that force can be transmitted between the gastrocnemius and the hamstring muscles due to a direct tissue continuity. However, it remains unclear if this mechanical interaction is affected by the stiffness of the structural connection. This study therefore aimed to investigate the impact of the knee angle on myofascial force transmission across the dorsal knee. A randomized, cross-over study was performed, including n = 56 healthy participants (25.36 ± 3.9 years, 25 females). On two separate days, they adopted a prone position on an isokinetic dynamometer (knee extended or 60° flexed). In each condition, the device moved the ankle three times from maximal plantarflexion to maximal dorsal extension. Muscle inactivity was ensured using EMG. High-resolutio

SUBMITTER: Mohr L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9988973 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature