Chatzistefani, Nefeli, Chappell, M. J. (Michael J.), Hutchinson, Charles E., Kletzenbauer, S. and Evans, Neil D. (2017) A mathematical model characterising Achilles tendon dynamics in flexion. Mathematical Biosciences, 284 . pp. 92-107. doi:10.1016/j.mbs.2016.11.006 ISSN 0025-5564.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to acquire mechanistic knowledge of the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex behaviour during specific movements in humans through mathematical modelling. Analysis of this muscle-tendon complex was performed to see if already existing muscle-tendon models of other parts of the body could be applied to the leg muscles, especially the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex, and whether they could adequately characterise its behaviour. Five healthy volunteers were asked to take part in experiments where dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot were studied. A model of the Achilles tendon-gastrocnemius muscle was developed, incorporating assumptions regarding the mechanical properties of the muscle fibres and the tendinous tissue in series. Ultrasound images of the volunteers, direct measurements and additional mathematical calculations were used to parameterise the model. Ground reaction forces, forces on specific joints and moments and angles for the ankle were obtained from a Vicon 3D motion capture system. Model validation was performed from the experimental data captured for each volunteer and from reconstruction of the movements of specific trajectories of the joints, muscles and tendons involved in those movements.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QM Human anatomy
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > Engineering
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Achilles tendon, Mathematical analysis
Journal or Publication Title:	Mathematical Biosciences
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0025-5564
Official Date:	February 2017
Dates:	Date Event February 2017 Published 8 November 2016 Available 5 November 2016 Accepted
Volume:	284
Page Range:	pp. 92-107
DOI:	10.1016/j.mbs.2016.11.006
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit:	30 November 2016
Date of first compliant Open Access:	8 November 2017
Funder:	University of Warwick. School of Engineering. Victoria Fernandes

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