Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 40, Issue 15 , Pages 3325-3332 , 2007

In vivo changes in the human patellar tendon moment arm length with different modes and intensities of muscle contraction

  • Dimitrios E. Tsaopoulos

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biophysical & Clinical Research into Human Movement, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager ST7 2HL, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +441612475427; fax: +441612476375.
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  • Vasilios Baltzopoulos

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biophysical & Clinical Research into Human Movement, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager ST7 2HL, UK
    • ,
  • Paula J. Richards

      Affiliations

    • University Hospital of North Staffordhsire NHS Trust, UK
    • ,
  • Constantinos N. Maganaris

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biophysical & Clinical Research into Human Movement, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager ST7 2HL, UK

,Accepted 2 May 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2007.05.005

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 40, Issue 15 , Pages 3325-3332 , 2007

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