Dancers With Achilles Tendinopathy Demonstrate Altered Lower Extremity Takeoff Kinematics

Kulig, Kornelia; Loudon, Janice K.; Popovich, John M.; Pollard, Christine D.; Winder, Brooke

doi:10.2519/jospt.2011.3580

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“…22,35,46 Evidence also exists to suggest that altered movement pattern may play a role in the pathogenesis of the same pathologies. 7,24,29,30 Our findings suggest that these 2 impairments may be related, and, although no cause-andeffect relationship can be established, it is reasonable to assume that a more limited ankle DF ROM would adversely affect movement pattern. During the LSD, the joints of the stance leg are required to flex to bring the contralateral foot to the floor.…”

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Factors Associated With Visually Assessed Quality of Movement During a Lateral Step-down Test Among Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

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Kozol²,

Moran³

et al. 2014

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Factors Associated With Visually Assessed Quality of Movement During a Lateral Step-down Test Among Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

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Kozol²,

Moran³

et al. 2014

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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“…Twelve studies defined specific types/locations of injuries. These included: stress fractures,33–35 patella28 and Achilles tendinopathy,36 hamstring injuries,37 shin splints,38 lumbosacral pain,30 39 hip/knee pain,40 and ankle sprains 41 42…”

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Risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in preprofessional dancers: a systematic review

2015

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“…Another possible risk factor for AT is an altered lower extremity movement pattern [ 17 ]. AT has been associated with excessive foot pronation during running [ 8 ], as well as greater hip adduction and knee internal rotation during a leaping maneuver [ 17 ].…”

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Limited ankle dorsiflexion increases the risk for mid‐portion Achilles tendinopathy in infantry recruits: a prospective cohort study

Rabin

Kozol

Finestone

2014

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

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BackgroundAchilles tendinopathy (AT) is a prevalent condition among runners and military personnel. Although ankle dorsiflexion (DF) range of motion (ROM) as measured with the knee bent has not been previously associated with AT, the literature concerning its role is limited. In addition, the role of lower extremity movement pattern in the pathogenesis of AT has not been studied prospectively.The purpose of this study was to further explore the role of ankle DF ROM as measured with the knee bent and that of lower extremity movement pattern as risk factors for mid-portion AT.MethodsSeventy healthy male military recruits (mean ± SD age, height and body mass of 19.6 ± 1.0 years, 176.0 ± 10.0 cm, and 71.5 ± 7.4 kg) participated in this study. Ankle DF ROM as measured with the knee bent in weight-bearing (WB) and non-weight-bearing (NWB), as well as lower extremity quality of movement during a lateral step down (LSD) test were measured at baseline. Participants were then followed for a 6-month period of army basic training with recording of the development of AT.ResultsFive participants developed AT during training. Participants that developed AT had a more limited NWB ankle DF ROM (27.40 versus 21.10, p = 0.025). The quality of lower extremity movement did not differ between injured and uninjured participants (p = 0.361).ConclusionsA more limited ankle DF ROM as measured in NWB with the knee bent increases the risk of developing AT among military recruits taking part in intensive physical training.

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Dancers With Achilles Tendinopathy Demonstrate Altered Lower Extremity Takeoff Kinematics

Cited by 22 publications

References 39 publications

Factors Associated With Visually Assessed Quality of Movement During a Lateral Step-down Test Among Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Factors Associated With Visually Assessed Quality of Movement During a Lateral Step-down Test Among Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in preprofessional dancers: a systematic review

Limited ankle dorsiflexion increases the risk for mid‐portion Achilles tendinopathy in infantry recruits: a prospective cohort study

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