Pennation Angle of Gastrocnemius Lateral and Medial Heads Can Be Measured Reliably in Prone and Also Standing Positions

Li Li, Molly E. McLaughlin, Diana J. Tyler, Dan Czech

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Abstract

Pennation angle of gastrocnemius muscle is important for muscle force production. This angle is often measured in laying position (e.g., Zhou et al. 2012 [1]). Many human movement we study occurs in standing position. Can this angle be measured reliably in standing position? The purpose of this investigation is to examine the test-retest reliability of both lateral and medial heads pennation angles of gastrocnemius during standing position.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Jul 23 2017
EventInternational Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference (ISB) -
Duration: Jul 23 2017 → …

Conference

ConferenceInternational Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference (ISB)
Period07/23/17 → …

Keywords

  • Gastrocnemius lateral
  • Medial heads
  • Pennation angle
  • Prone
  • Standing positions

DC Disciplines

  • Kinesiology
  • Medicine and Health Sciences

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