Feasibility of using a hand-held device to characterize tendon tissue biomechanics.

Objectives: To examine the feasibility of using the MyotonPRO digital palpation device in measuring the transverse stiffness of tendon tissue.

Design: Experimental study.

Methods: The MyotonPRO was used to measure the stiffness and related properties of ballistics gel in comparison with an external materials testing system (PCB electronics).