Nature Communications (Apr 2018)

Gauging force by tapping tendons

  • 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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-03797-6
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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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.