In vivo measurement of the series elasticity release curve of human triceps surae muscle

被引:103
作者
Hof, AL [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Groningen, Dept Med Physiol, NL-9712 KZ Groningen, Netherlands
关键词
muscle stiffness; tendon compliance; elastic energy; series elasticity; controlled release;
D O I
10.1016/S0021-9290(98)00062-1
中图分类号
Q6 [生物物理学];
学科分类号
071011 ;
摘要
The force-extension characteristic of the series-elastic component of the human triceps surae muscle has been measured in vivo by means of a hydraulic controlled-release ergometer in 12 subjects. The SEC characteristic can be described by a linear relation between muscle moment and extension, with a stiffness K-1, preceded by a quadratic 'toe' region at low moments. Stiffness K-1 increases with the level of activation of the muscle. At an ankle moment of 100 N m, values range between 250 and 400 N m rad(-1). The elastic stretch corresponds then to about 30 degrees, which is considerable compared with the total ankle movement range. At moments of 150 and 180 N m, which correspond to the peak moments in walking and running, respectively, the elastic energy stored in the SEC was 23-37 and 31-57 J. These energy values are amply sufficient to enable the conservation of negative (eccentric) work into a subsequent phase of positive (concentric) work in both walking and running. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:793 / 800
页数:8
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