Differences Between Long Distance Road Runners and Trail Runners in Achilles Tendon Structure and Jumping and Balance Performance.
Gali DarGordon WaddingtonMyriam SternNadav DotanNili SteinbergPublished in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2020)
Tendon integrity as examined with UTC is different between road and trail runners. This suggests an influence of running surface on Achilles tendon structure. This difference was not reflected in other tests, thus the influence of tendon structure on function needs further examination.