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Exercise-induced changes in triceps surae tendon stiffness and muscle strength affect running economy in humans.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchEuropean journal of applied physiology2013Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“The unaffected SEE elongation of the GM during the stance phase of running, in spite of a higher tendon-aponeurosis stiffness, is indicative of greater…”

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Publication details
Record
PubMed 23328797
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Indexed subjects
Muscle, Skeletal · Achilles Tendon · Case-Control Studies · Oxygen Consumption · Running
Source record checked
2026-10-16

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