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· 2026· Dissertation

Differential behaviour of the medial and lateral heads of gastrocnemius during plantarflexion: the effect of calcaneal inversion and eversion

Susann Wolfram

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The medial (GM) and lateral (GL) heads of the gastrocnemius muscle exhibit distinct tendon properties, with GM showing greater tendon elongation and strain, particularly at higher contraction levels and dependent on calcaneal position.

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Field: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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