Measured variables before and after bed rest (mean±SD)
| MVC (Nm) | Lmax (mm) | Stiffness (N/mm) | Hysteresis (%) | Tendon CSA (mm2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Significantly different from before. | |||||
| VL | |||||
| Before | 239±84 | 32.8±5.6 | 70.3±27.4 | 16.5±7.1 | 212±16 |
| After | 185±57* | 38.3±4.6* | 50.1±24.8* | 28.2±12.9* | 210±18 |
| MG | |||||
| Before | 114±18 | 21.4±2.9 | 29.4±7.5 | 17.4±4.4 | 61.2±9.7 |
| After | 92±29* | 22.3±4.2 | 25.6±7.8 | 17.7±6.1 | 59.9±8.8 |