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Showing 1 to 20 of 115 for “"Achilles"”.
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Rearfoot biomechanics in Achilles tendon function
Pain and disorders of the human Achilles tendon can impact on the quality of life of those involved in leisure activities as well as professional sports, and also activities of daily living. Clinically, Achilles problems are challenging as no ‘golden standard’ exists for assessment of risk factors …
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Muscle Loading Treatments for Achilles Tendinopathy
… the symptoms of tendinopathy and restores Achilles tendon functionality. However, the mechanism by which these mechanical stimulations induce healing is poorly understood. There is a clinically relevant motivation to better understand the healing cascade in response to eccentric exercises. …
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RETURN TO SPORT AFTER ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE
Background: Achilles tendon (AT) rupture is a common injury, particularly among physically active individuals, with a 30% growth rate in the most affected age group (30–39 years). Among professional athletes, 25% fail to return to sport (RTS), and those who do typically require 8–11 months of …
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The aetiology of pain in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy
Background Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common injury in athletes and sedentary individuals, which presents as pain and loss of function in the lower limb. Tendon pathology can exist without pain, but the hallmark of the condition is pain, which is classically of insidious onset, related to …
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Extracellular matrix gene sequence variant analyses and Achilles tendinopathy
The primary aim of this thesis was to identify additional genetic elements predisposing individuals to risk of AT using a candidate gene, case-control genetic association approach, and to propose the biological mechanisms underlying this genetic risk. Candidate genes (COMP, THBS2, COL27A1, TNC, …
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Risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy in runners - an investigation of selected intrinsic, kinematic, kinetic and muscle activity factors that are associated with Achilles tendinopathy
… to investigate the multifactorial aetiology of Achilles tendinopathy. Variables such as training and injury history, lower limb alignment, running biomechanics and movement variability were investigated. This study also aims to understand how different sensory inputs, such as shoe or pain may …
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Shielding Achilles' heel: challenges facing Northern Command in the maritime domain
This thesis examines the role U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) is performing in the maritime domain as the new Unified Command responsible for homeland defense. NORTHCOM does not currently have a permanent maritime component assigned for missions. Instead, it relies on contingency planning for …
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A commentary on book 6 of Achilles Tatius Leucippe and Clitophon
Achilles Tatius' novel, Leucippe and Clitophon (2nd c. CE), is a product of the literary experimentation in prose fiction during the Greek intellectual renaissance under the Roman Empire known as the Second Sophistic. For all appearances, the story follows the usual narrative course of the ancient …
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Novel Preclinical Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is a debilitating condition affecting the entire spectrum of society and a condition that increases the risk of tendon rupture. Effective therapies remain elusive, as anti-inflammatory drugs and surgical interventions show poor long-term outcomes. Eccentric loading of the …
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Achilles and The Batman on the Plane of Immanence: Deconstructing Heroic Models
<p>Achilles and The Batman on the Plane of Immanence: Deconstructing Heroic Models attempts to reposition the way the reader views literary heroism. By defining heroism as a reaction to forces within and external to his society, heroism becomes a function of Michel Foucault’s concept of Otherness. …
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An image processing decisional system for the Achilles tendon using ultrasound images
The Achilles Tendon (AT) is described as the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. As for any other organs in the human body, the AT is associated with some medical problems that include Achilles rupture and Achilles tendonitis. AT rupture affects about 1 in 5,000 people worldwide. …
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Influence of age and pathology on Achilles tendon properties under functional tasks
Prevalence of Achilles tendinopathy increases with age, leading to a weaker tendon with predisposition to rupture. Previous studies, investigating Achilles tendon (AT) properties, are restricted to standardized isometric conditions. Knowledge regarding the influence of age and pa-thology on AT …
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Optimising Outcome for Achilles Tendinopathy: An Exploration into Cognitive and Contextual Factors
Achilles tendinopathy is a debilitating condition for both active and sedentary people. Clinically it is characterised by a painful response felt in and around the tendon predominantly during tasks involving plantarflexion load; hopping for example. Whilst exercise appears to be a promising …
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Achilles tendon ultrasound findings in triathletes before and after the ironman triathlon
The aim of this prospective cohort study therefoew was to assess the morphological and blood flow changes in the Achille tendons of triathletes competing in the 2006 South African Ironman Triathlon.
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The role of infrared thermal imaging in the assessment of chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy
… method of assessment for chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy. Some of the features of the condition point towards regional heat change and could be reflected through surface skin temperature (TSK) change.This thesis firstly investigated the methodological aspects of IRC’s and created a …
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