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Changes in tendon spatial frequency parameters with loading

Pearson, S; Engel, AJ; Bashford, GR

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Authors

AJ Engel

GR Bashford



Abstract

To examine and compare the loading related changes in micro-morphology of the patellar tendon. Fifteen healthy young males (age 19±3yrs, body mass 83±5kg) were utilised in a within subjects matched pairs design. B mode ultrasound images were taken in the sagittal plane of the patellar tendon at rest with the knee at 90° flexion. Repeat images were taken whilst the subjects were carrying out maximal voluntary isometric contractions. Spatial frequency parameters related to the tendon morphology were determined within regions of interest (ROI) from the B mode images at rest and during isometric contractions. A number of spatial parameters were observed to be significantly different between resting and contracted images (Peak spatial frequency radius (PSFR), axis ratio, spatial Q-factor, PSFR amplitude ratio, and the sum). These spatial frequency parameters were indicative of acute alterations in the tendon micro-morphology with loading. Acute loading modifies the micro-morphology of the tendon, as observed via spatial frequency analysis. Further research is warranted to explore its utility with regard to different loading induced micro-morphological alterations, as these could give valuable insight not only to aid strengthening of this tissue but also optimization of recovery from injury and treatment of conditions such as tendinopathies.

Citation

Pearson, S., Engel, A., & Bashford, G. (2017). Changes in tendon spatial frequency parameters with loading. Journal of Biomechanics, 57, 136-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.03.017

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Mar 24, 2017
Online Publication Date Apr 4, 2017
Publication Date Apr 4, 2017
Deposit Date Jul 10, 2017
Publicly Available Date Apr 4, 2018
Journal Journal of Biomechanics
Print ISSN 0021-9290
Publisher Elsevier
Volume 57
Pages 136-140
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.03.017
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.03.017
Related Public URLs http://www.jbiomech.com/

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