Development of a foot and ankle musculoskeletal model : implications for achilles tendinopathy

This thesis investigates the mechanics behind Achilles tendinopathies and their respective treatments using a musculoskeletal modelling approach. Specifically, the eccentric heel-drop exercise used to treat Achilles tendinosis and orthotic heel wedges used to treat Achilles tendonitis were investiga...

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Main Author: Weinert-Aplin, Robert
Other Authors: McGregor, Alison; Bull, Anthony
Published: Imperial College London 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.659499