Ultrasound stimulation reduces passive stiffness in the deep soleus muscle (IMAGE)

Doshisha University

Ultrasound stimulation reduces passive stiffness in the deep soleus muscle

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Ultrasound stimulation was applied to the calf for 10 minutes, and passive muscle stiffness was assessed using shear wave velocity. The study compared the superficial medial gastrocnemius (MG) and deeper soleus (SOL) muscles. Passive muscle stiffness decreased in the SOL after ultrasound stimulation, while no significant change was observed in the MG.

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Tomohiro Umeda from Doshisha University, Japan

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