Muscle Contraction is Essential for Tendon Healing and Muscle Function Recovery after Achilles Tendon Rupture and Surgical Repair
M. Yoneno, Y. Minegishi, H. Takahashi, K. Takahata, H. Miyamoto, Y. Usami, T. Kokubun
This study shows that electrical muscle stimulation improves tendon healing and muscle recovery after Achilles tendon rupture, while static stretching has no additional benefit.
Journal of Orthopaedic Research · Apr 1, 2025Peer-reviewedPhysiology