Compared to younger adults, older adults operate their calf muscles at shorter lengths due to an age-related decrease in Achilles tendon stiffness. The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that shorter calf muscle fascicle lengths precipitate earlier and faster rates of local muscle fatigability.
Thank you for your interest, but this study is not currently enrolling.
North Carolina (Statewide)
Jason Franz
Biomedical Engineering - Undergraduate
Behavioral or Social
Observational
Bones, Joints, Muscles
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement
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