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N Chatzistefani¹, M J Chappell¹, C Hutchinson²

¹School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.

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|November 12, 2016

Summary

This study models the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex, finding existing models can characterize human leg muscle-tendon behavior during foot movements.

Keywords:

Achilles tendon Dorsiflexion Hill-type muscle model Joint trajectories Mathematical model Muscle-tendon complex Musculoskeletal modelling Plantar flexion

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Human Movement Analysis
Mathematical Modeling

Background:

Understanding the biomechanics of the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex is crucial for analyzing human locomotion.
Existing muscle-tendon models often focus on upper body segments, necessitating evaluation for lower limb application.

Purpose of the Study:

To gain mechanistic insights into the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex behavior during human movements.
To assess the applicability and characterization capabilities of existing muscle-tendon models for the human leg.
To develop and validate a mathematical model for the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex.

Main Methods:

Mathematical modeling of the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex, considering muscle fiber and tendinous tissue properties.
Experimental data collection from five healthy volunteers performing dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
Utilized ultrasound imaging, direct measurements, mathematical calculations, and Vicon 3D motion capture for model parameterization and validation.

Main Results:

A mathematical model of the gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex was successfully developed and parameterized.
Model validation confirmed its ability to characterize the complex's behavior during experimental movements.
Experimental data provided insights into joint moments, angles, and forces during dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.

Conclusions:

Existing muscle-tendon models show potential for characterizing human gastrocnemius muscle-Achilles tendon complex behavior.
The developed model offers a valuable tool for understanding lower limb biomechanics.
Further research can refine these models for enhanced applications in sports science and rehabilitation.