Gastrocnemius muscle architecture and achilles tendon properties influence walking distance in claudicants with peripheral arterial disease Stephanie Louise King et al Muscle & Nerve; Volume 53, Issue 5, pages 733?741, May 2016 Quote: Introduction The extent to which gastrocnemius muscle and Achilles tendon properties contribute to the impaired walking endurance of claudicants is not known. Methods Ultrasound… Energy return from the achilles and calf muscles in those with intermittent claudication
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Energy return from the achilles and calf muscles in those with intermittent claudication
