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This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using quantitative shear wave elastography (SWE) to assess the stiffness (Young's modulus) of Achilles tendon and to investigate the effect of long-term weight-bearing exercise on the stiffness of human Achilles tendon by comparing the frequent and infrequent exercise groups.Case-control study.A total of 36 healthy subjects aged 19–25 were recruited. Subjects...