Achilles Tendinitis in Ballet Dancers

Fernández-Palazzi, F.; Rivas, Stephen; Mujica, P

doi:10.1097/00003086-199008000-00040

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“…Pain and injuries involving these tendons are therefore very common among athletes, and particularly in ballet dancers, due to the unique demands of their art 1 2…”

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The prevalence and clinical significance of sonographic tendon abnormalities in asymptomatic ballet dancers: a 24-month longitudinal study

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The presence of sonographic abnormalities is common in ballet dancers, but only the presence of focal hypoechoic changes predicts the development of future tendon-related disability. This suggests that screening of asymptomatic individuals may be of use in identifying those who are at higher risk of developing tendon-related disability, which may in turn allow targeted modifications of training or other preventative regimens.

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“…Pain and injuries involving these tendons are therefore very common among athletes, and particularly in ballet dancers, due to the unique demands of their art 1 2…”

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confidence: 99%

The prevalence and clinical significance of sonographic tendon abnormalities in asymptomatic ballet dancers: a 24-month longitudinal study

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“…2 Several factors such as increasing age, overloading (particularly related to sports or ballet dancing), previous injury, rheumatologic disease, and hypercholesterolemia have all been associated with chronic Achilles tendinopathy. [3][4][5][6] It is postulated that for exercise-related cases, the tendon may have been repeatedly strained beyond physiologic extensibility. This repetitive exposure to excessive strain damages the tendon at a microscopic level (ie, microtears).…”

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Sonography of chronic Achilles tendinopathy: A case–control study

Leung

Griffith

2007

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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Purpose. To describe the sonographic appearance of Achilles tendon in normal subjects and patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy with the aim of establishing diagnostic sonographic criteria for Achilles tendinopathy.Methods. A prospective, cross-sectional, case-control sonographic study of the Achilles tendon was undertaken. Thirty tendons in 21 patients and 100 tendons in 50 control subjects were selected. Sonographic assessment included tendon thickness, echogenicity, fibrillar pattern, and presence of calcifications. Power Doppler imaging was used to assess tendon vascularity. Paratendinous structures and plantar fascia were also examined.Results. Tendinopathic tendons were larger than normal tendons in both cross-sectional area and anteroposterior diameter. Hypoechoic areas within the tendon were more commonly seen in patients. Disruption of fibrillar pattern, increase in tendon vascularity, increased Kager's fat pad echogenicity, and paratenon thickening were solely seen in patients. Fluid in the retrocalcaneal bursa and calcaneal bony abnormalities were seen in both groups without a significant difference.Conclusion. Achilles tendinopathy results in enlargement, particularly of the mid-and distal portions of the tendon, disruption of fibrillar pattern, and increase in tendon vascularity. Additional signs are increased Kager's fat pad echogenicity and paratenon thickening. Tendon calcification, changes in retrocalcaneal bursae, and calcaneal contour are not specific for Achilles tendinopathy.

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“…13. Often times, athletes are the most risk to develop pain heel conditions and it is the most frequent injury in ballet dancers. 14 Active routines such as running and jumping can put constant strain on the heel, various muscles, ligaments all over the foot, ankle, and calf, which can lead to significant tissue damage. Improper muscle flexibility, increased foot pronation, and leg-length discrepancy are other predisposing factors for this condition.…”

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Heel pain: A systematic review

Agyekum¹,

Ma²

2015

Chinese Journal of Traumatology

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Heel pain is a very common foot disease. Varieties of names such as plantar fasciitis, jogger's heel, tennis heal, policeman's heel are used to describe it. Mechanical factors are the most common etiology of heel pain. Common causes of hell pain includes: Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spur, Sever's Disease,Heel bump, Achilles Tendinopathy, Heel neuritis ,Heel bursitis. The diagnosis is mostly based on clinical examination.Normally, the location of the pain and the absence of associated symptoms indicating a systemic disease strongly suggest the diagnosis. Several therapies exist including rest, physical therapy, stretching, and change in footwear, arch supports, orthotics, night splints, anti-inflammatory agents, and surgery. Almost all patients respond to conservative nonsurgical therapy. Surgery is the last treatment option if all other treatments had failed. Rest, ice, massage, the use of correct exercise and complying with a doctor's advice all play important part in helping to recover from this hell pain condition, but getting good quality, suitable shoes with the appropriate amount of support for the whole foot is the most important.

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Achilles Tendinitis in Ballet Dancers

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The prevalence and clinical significance of sonographic tendon abnormalities in asymptomatic ballet dancers: a 24-month longitudinal study

The prevalence and clinical significance of sonographic tendon abnormalities in asymptomatic ballet dancers: a 24-month longitudinal study

Sonography of chronic Achilles tendinopathy: A case–control study

Heel pain: A systematic review

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