Fig. 4. Force-strain relationship of the quadriceps femoris tendon and aponeurosis
during maximal knee extension effort for the three groups (mean ± 1
s.d.). Group 1, high running economy; Group 2, moderate running economy; Group
3, low running economy. *Statistically significant differences in
maximal tendon strain between group 1 and the other two groups
(P<0.05).