O63: Medial gastrocnemius muscle in children with Spastic Paresis show growth defects for muscle volume and altered normalized muscle and tendon length compared to typically developed children

Abstract (2017)

Authors

Guido Weide Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Lynn Bar-On Amsterdam UMC, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Lizeth Sloot Amsterdam UMC
Annemieke Buizer Amsterdam UMC
Peter A. Huijing Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Jaap Harlaar Amsterdam UMC, Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Richard T. Jaspers Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Research Group
Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Biomechanical Engineering

Research Group

Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control

Abstract

Typically, Spastic Paresis (SCP) causes morphological changes of m. gastrocnemius medialis (GM) that may change its mechanical characteristics. An enhanced resistance to dorsal flexion may in part be explained by such changes.

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