Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Department of
Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications
Achilles Tendon Morphology Adaptations in Chronic Post-Stroke Hemiparesis: A Comparative Analysis with Neurologically Intact Controls
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
2025
Citation
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025) 6:1498333
doi: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1498333
Abstract
In individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis, slow walking speed is a significant concern related to inadequate propulsion of the paretic limb. However, an overlooked factor is this population's altered morphology of the Achilles tendon, which may compromise the propulsive forces by the paretic limb. This study aimed to explore changes in Achilles tendon morphology, including gross thickness and intra-tendinous collagen fiber bundle organization, following stroke-induced brain lesions.
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Open access
License: CC BY 4.0