Journal of biomechanicsHumansAchilles TendonAnkle JointMaleWalking
Achilles' tendon stretch during walking in hinged controlled ankle motion boots.
Mason L Stolycia, David E Lunn, Richard A Wilkins, Josh Walker
Published: 202610.1016/j.jbiomech.2025.113118
Abstract
Hinged controlled ankle motion boots are used to incrementally increase ankle joint range of movement during rehabilitation following Achilles' tendon rupture. This increased movement should induce mechanical stress on the tendon via cycles of stretc…
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