Added mass increases Achilles tendon stress in female runners

• Published in: Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland) Vol. 56; p. 102028
• Main Authors: De Starkey, Katelyn R., Groth, Ashley M., Thyssen, Ryan R., Kernozek, Thomas W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2023
• Subjects: Biomechanics; Kinetics; Motion analysis; Musculoskeletal modeling; Training; Biomechanics; Training; Musculoskeletal modeling; Kinetics; Motion analysis

Achilles tendon (AT) injuries are common in female runners and military personnel where increased AT loading may be a contributing factor. Few studies have examined AT stress during running with added mass. The purpose was to examine the stress, strain, and force placed on the AT, kinematics and tem...