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Individual differences in Achilles tendon shape can affect susceptibility to injury – Science Daily

Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life.

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Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life, says a study published today in eLife.The findings suggest that studying individual Achilles tendon shape (or ‘morphology’) could help with identifying patients at risk of injury and designing new, potentially personalised approaches for treating and preventing Achilles tendinopathy and similar conditions.
The Achilles tendon is the tissue that links the calf muscles to…

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