Gauging force by tapping tendons
oleh: Jack A. Martin, Scott C. E. Brandon, Emily M. Keuler, James R. Hermus, Alexander C. Ehlers, Daniel J. Segalman, Matthew S. Allen, Darryl G. Thelen
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2018-04-01 |
Deskripsi
Mechanical forces exerted on tendons during locomotion cannot be readily measured without invasive methods. Here, the authors develop a non-invasive wearable device to track tendon loads by measuring shear wave propagation speed, and demonstrate its use during dynamic human movements.