Medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscle‐tendon unit, fascicle, and tendon interaction during walking in children with cerebral palsy

This study investigates the in vivo function of the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscle‐tendon units (MTU), fascicles, and tendons during walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and an equinus gait pattern.

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