Biomechanical properties of the forefoot plantar soft tissue as measured by an optical coherence tomography-based air-jet indentation system and tissue ultrasound palpation system

Chao, Clare Y. L.; Zheng, Yong-Ping; Huang, Yan-Ping; Cheing, Gladys L. Y.

Keywords

Keywords: Plantar soft tissue; Biomechanical properties; Age; Optical coherence tomography; Air-jet indentation system; Tissue ultrasound palpation system

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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2010.03.008

PubMed: 20388577

WoS: 000279132700016

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