Reduced Achilles tendon stiffness in aging persists at matched activations and associates with higher metabolic cost of walking
J. R. Franz, R. Krupenevich, A. Gray, J. A. Batsis, G. S. Sawicki
This study finds older adults have reduced Achilles tendon stiffness and higher metabolic cost of walking, linking lower stiffness to increased energy expenditure.
bioRxiv · Nov 27, 2023 · PreprintBioengineering