... in the lower leg are uncoupled during cross-country skiing at different speeds and inclines; while the muscle–tendon unit undergoes a stretch–shortening cycle during propulsion, fascicles shorten. Muscle mechanics Muscle activation XC-skiing Muscle–tendon interaction The human musculoskeletal...

... in muscle–tendon interactions upon loading impact the respective contributions of contractile and elastic structures to V F ; (iii) the occurrence of the unloading reflex substantially alters the neuromuscular system's ability to activate the whole pool of available motor units during motor-driven quick...

... curve and at a higher velocity, leading to a progressive reduction in force-generating potential, could be responsible. Muscle–tendon interaction may also explain the accelerated time course of force relaxation in the presence of additional compliance. Our findings suggest that a compliant tendon limits...

... and efficient gait. Far fewer studies have examined how the nervous system modulates muscle–tendon interaction dynamics to optimize ‘tuning’ or meet varying locomotor demands. To explore the fundamental neuromechanical rules that govern the interactions between series elastic elements (SEEs) and contractile...