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Influencing Factors of Acute Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles tendinopathy is highly prevalent in runners, but its evolution is not easily predictable. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of clinical and social factors on the prognosis of acute (less than 3 months) Achilles tendinopathy in runners. Runners will be evaluated in person twice. At their first visit, data related to their training (frequency, intensity, ...), their running pattern (cadence, foot contact angle) and shoes (minimalist index) will be collected. Moreover, an ultrasound evaluation of Achilles tendon will be performed. At one, two and three months after their initial evaluation, participants will receive a link to complete an online survey about their pain. Three months after their initial evaluation, a second ultrasound of Achilles tendon will be performed.

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    ALL
  • Âges admissibles:

    18 and up

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:

* Have Achilles tendon pain for less than three months
* Run at least five kilometers per week
* Have a score on the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment of Achilles tendinopathy of 80 or less
* Consent to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of Achilles tendon surgery or rupture

Lieu de l'étude

Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS)
Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS)
Quebec City, Quebec
Canada

Contactez l'équipe d'étude

Primary Contact

Jean-Sébastien Roy, PT, PhD

[email protected]
1-418-529-9141
Étude parrainée par
Laval University
Participants recherchés
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ID de l'étude: NCT05677204