Document Type
Research Poster
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
Research done on the plantarflexor MTU have shown the degree of achilles tendon and muscle fascicle shortening/stretching is specific to demands of the activity. To expand on this principle, we wanted to explore if a similar relationship exists with the Biceps Femoris MTU. We predict that the biceps femoris (long head) muscle tendon unit (MTU) will behave similarly to the Achilles tendon complex exhibiting the 80/20 principle during dynamic activities (jogging, walking) and the muscle fascicle will lengthen more than the MTU during stationary exercise (Nordic hamstring curls, Romanian deadlifts).
Recommended Citation
Espinoza, Alec; Garcia, Chris; Ho, Enoch; Rousseau, Ian; Centeno, Joel; Dorociak, Robin; and Cuddeford, Tyler, "Hamstring Tendons Don’t Lie #EccentricsDontExist" (2024). Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy. 73.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/pt_student/73
Comments
Presented at the 10th annual symposium of College of Physical Therapy research, Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024, at George Fox University in Newberg, OR.