In vivo tendon mechanical and structural properties : adaptability and influencing factors
(2009)
Thesis
Burgess, K. In vivo tendon mechanical and structural properties : adaptability and influencing factors. (Thesis). University of Salford
The central aim of this thesis was to expand on the current knowledge of factors which influence human tendon properties. It is shown here that tendon elongation is 72% greater and calculated tendon stiffness 43% (p0.05).