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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Achilles tendon"”.
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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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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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Acute achilles tendon rupture. Evaluation of treatment and complications
… evaluate the treatment of patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture with regard to complications, function and patient-reported outcome. Moreover, the purpose was to develop and evaluate new outcome measurements. Introduction: Controversy still remains about whether surgical or non-surgical …
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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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Achilles tendon ultrasound findings in triathletes before and after the ironman triathlon
… and blood flow changes in the Achille tendons of triathletes competing in the 2006 South African Ironman Triathlon.
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Risk factors for Achilles tendon injuries : an emphasis on the identification of specific genetic factors
… long arm of chromosome 9 were associated with Achilles tendon injuries, using a case-control study design. The specific objectives were: (i) to identify all genes located in the 9q32-q34.3 locus in close proximity to the ABO gene, that could be involved in tendon injuries (Chapter 2) and (ii) …
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A fibre digitisation study of the architecture of the converging components of the Achilles tendon in a neonatal cadaveric sample
… muscles combine distally as the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon, forming the triceps surae muscle-tendon unit, which is fundamental for ambulation. Despite this essential role, the architectural development of the triceps surae from birth to the onset of weight-bearing, a period of rapid …
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Methodologies for Quantifying and Characterizing Strain Fields Resulting from Focused Ultrasound Therapies in Mouse Achilles Tendon using Ultrasound Imaging and Digital Image Correlation
Tendinopathy is a common pathology of tendons characterized by pain and a decrease in function resulting from changes in the tissue's structure and/or composition due to injury. Diagnosis of tendinopathy is determined by the qualitative analysis of a trained physician usually with assistance from …
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Determining muscle-tendon characteristics and function of stretch-shortening cycle performance in dancers
… with extraordinary skillsets defined by muscle-tendon unit (MTU) properties and stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) proficiency. Early on in athletic development, dancers are instructed to maintain aesthetic posture, wherein the hips are directly beneath the shoulders, during most jumps and leaps. …
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The Achilles tendon : an evaluation of the healing processes occuring with chronic pathology; using a prospective comparison study of conservative treatment regimes and micro-current application
… to move. Muscles are attached to bones via tendons. Inappropriate stress placed upon the muscular-skeletal system, for example sporting activities for which the subject Is untrained, can result in Injuries which may occur either in the muscle, muscle-tendinous junction or the tendon tissue …
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Whole exome sequencing: a customised approach to exploring the genetic basis of musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries
… a role for genetics in the aetiology of chronic Achilles tendinopathy (AT) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. Genetic risk modifiers have primarily been identified using a hypothesis driven candidate gene approach. However, the ability to identify all risk-conferring variants using …
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Impact of static stretch and muscular contractions on force production within the human triceps surae muscle-tendon complex
… in EMG amplitude (9.2%; P<0.05). No reduction in Achilles tendon stiffness or gastrocnemius medialis (GM) muscle operating length was found, and all measures recovered by 30 min. This indicates that post-stretch force losses are transient and are largely associated with reduced neuromuscular …
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Muscle Loading Treatments for Achilles Tendinopathy
… Additionally, the healing mechanism for injured tendons forms scar tissue which is characterized by disrupted extracellular matrix rather than complete injury resolution. These structural changes impact the mechanical properties of tendon, reducing their capacity to transfer and store energy, …
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Comparison of a Dynamic Ankle Orthosis to a Walking Boot for Preserving Ankle Joint Motion and Reducing Tibial Bone Load and Strain
… effects of the DAO on tibial loads and Achilles tendon forces during treadmill walking, and a cadaveric study evaluating the offloading effects of the DAO on distal tibia strain. The objective of study 1 was to determine the effects of the DAO and walking boot on tibial compressive force …
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Muscle responses to stretching and developing effective interventions in children with cerebral palsy
… such as a reduced muscle length, increased tendon length and an increase in joint stiffness are commonly treated by physiotherapy interventions such as stretching exercises. However, the effectiveness of these interventions in terms of improvements in function is of a low magnitude and the …
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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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Anwendung der Bewegungsanalyse zur Bewertung des funktionellen Behandlungsergebnisses nach operativer Therapie der Achillessehnenruptur
Introduction: The Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is usually surgically treated in order to reconnect the muscle fibres to the tendon. The muscle fibres which are not connected degenerate. Insufficiency of the triceps surae muscles is a common complication which results in a change of the kinematics …
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Biomedizinische Anwendungen der NMR-MOUSE
… the investigation of anisotropic structures in tendon by a mobile MR probe in order to achieve improvements in the early diagnosis of degeneration in Achilles tendon. Secondly the MR probe was used to detect cancer in female breast. The probe used for the study is of the NMR-MOUSE type. It …
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