B. Vanwanseele

Estimation of the Achilles tendon twist in vivo by individual triceps surae muscle stimulation

This study estimates Achilles tendon twist in vivo by stimulating individual triceps surae muscles and analyzing ultrasound displacement patterns.

Reduced intra-tendinous sliding in Achilles tendinopathy during active plantarflexion regardless of horizontal foot position

This study finds that patients with Achilles tendinopathy exhibit reduced intra-tendinous sliding during plantarflexion compared to controls, with increased sliding observed in a toes-out foot position.

Achilles tendon stiffness minimizes the energy cost in simulations of walking in older but not in young adults

This study simulates walking in young and older adults to show that Achilles tendon stiffness and walking patterns both independently affect energy cost, but stiffness has a smaller impact.

Habitual foot strike pattern does not affect simulated Triceps Surae muscle metabolic energy consumption during running

Ultrasound-based optimal parameter estimation improves assessment of calf muscle-tendon interaction during walking

This study introduces an optimal estimation algorithm to estimate calf muscle-tendon parameters during walking, showing improved accuracy and reduced metabolic energy cost compared to generic parameters.