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