Description
Men have a higher risk of Achilles tendon (AT) injury, and the impact of morphological and mechanical sex differences may play a role. Men have an increased AT length, thickness, and CSA, indicating that men may be subjected biomechanically to higher loads in their day to day activities. In addition, men have lower deformation and compliance properties, along with increased AT stiffness, reducing their capacity to adapt during loading, potentially increasing their risk of injury.
