Gastrocnemius muscle–tendon behaviour during walking in young and older adults

Aim:  Age‐related differences in muscle architectural and tendon mechanical properties have been observed in vivo under static conditions and during single joint contractions. The aim of this study was to determine if there are age‐related differences in gastrocnemius fascicle–tendon interactions during a fundamental locomotor task – walking.

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