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article 2020 8 pages

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RUNNING ECONOMY AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TRICEPS SURAE ASSESSED WITH TENSIOMYOGRAPHY: A PILOT STUDY

Diego Moreno-Pérez, Álvaro López-Samanes, Aitor Centeno, Jonathan Esteve-Lanao, Ignacio Diez-Vega

Journal
Kinesiology
DOI
10.26582/k.52.2.12
Publication type
Original scientific article
Population
competitive runners
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Abstract

<p>Tensiomyography (TMG) is a non-invasive technique commonly used for evaluating muscle properties in highly trained athletes. The aim of our study was to evaluate the mechanical characteristics of m. triceps surae in competitive runners through TMG...

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This study evaluates the relationship between running economy and muscle characteristics in competitive runners.