Muscle geometry and its relevance for sports performance? A perspective of current findings and future opportunities

• Main Authors: Paul Ritsche (Author), Martino Franchi (Author), Jörg Spörri (Author), Martin Keller (Author), Neil Cronin (Author), Oliver Faude (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Bern Open Publishing, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Lower limb muscle strength is an important predictor of sports performance, injury risk and frailty in ageing. The strength of a muscle is determined by its geometry and neuronal factors. Muscle geometry can be subdivided into architecture and morphology. Muscle morphology describes sha...