A5015589486- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Sports Performance and Training
KU Leuven
2022-2025
Frederiksberg Hospital
2020
The treatment of Achilles tendinopathy is challenging, as 40% patients do not respond to existing rehabilitation protocols. These protocols neglect individual tendon (AT) characteristics, which are crucial for healing the tissue. Although prior studies suggest an optimal strain AT regeneration (6% strains), it unclear if current meet this condition. Our study aimed analyse impact a selection exercises on strains in with tendinopathy, using subject-specific finite element (FE) models free AT....
The Achilles tendon (AT) is the largest of human body and has a primary role in locomotor activities. complex structure AT includes twisting three sub-tendons, non-uniform tissue deformations differential triceps surae muscle forces. main aim this study was to investigate impact commonly used rehabilitation exercises (walking on heels, walking toes, unilateral heel rise, drop with extended knee bent) different twists strains. 3D freehand ultrasound based subject-specific geometry forces...
Abstract The treatment of Achilles tendinopathy is challenging, as 40% patients do not respond to the existing rehabilitation protocols. These protocols consider individual differences in tendon (AT) characteristics, which are crucial creating optimal strain environment that promotes healing. While previous research suggests an for AT regeneration (6% strains), it still unclear if current meet this condition. Consequently, study aimed investigate influence a selection exercises on strains...
The Achilles tendon exhibits anatomical variations in subtendon twist among individuals, and its compliance can change due to conditions like tendinopathy. However, current musculoskeletal models overlook these material morphological variations. This study aimed investigate the impact of altering insertion points on triceps surae muscle forces, therefore loading, during dynamic exercises one tendinopathy patient. First, were altered model based a subject-specific 3D freehand ultrasound for...
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is associated with altered tendon's morphological and mechanical properties, yet it unclear whether these properties are reversed upon loading to promote tendon healing. This study aims determine the extent which pathological adapt throughout a 12-week eccentric rehabilitation protocol. Forty participants midportion AT were recruited participated in program. Function symptoms recorded through Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) hopping. The...