Etiologic factors associated with Achilles tendinitis in runners

McCrory, Jean L.; Martín, David; Lowery, Robert B.W.; Cannon, DT; Curl, Walton W.; Read, H. M.; Hunter, David M.; Craven, Timothy E.; Messier, Stephen P.

doi:10.1097/00005768-199910000-00003

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“…60 Decreased Plantar Flexion Strength Decreased plantar flexion strength has been associated with Achilles pathology. 79,86,118 McCrory et al 86 noted a 4-Nm difference in isokinetic plantar flexion strength when comparing the strength of a healthy group of runners to the unaffected ankle in a group of injured runners. While statistically significant, it is unlikely that a 4 Nm difference is clinically important.…”

Section: Abnormal Subtalar Range Of Motionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As it relates to pronation, comparing a healthy (n = 58) and injured group of runners with Achilles tendinopathy (n = 31), McCrory et al 86 identified that the injured group had more calcaneal inversion at initial contact, displayed greater pronation, and took less time to achieve maximal pronation. Likewise, other work has identified a significant relationship between Achilles tendinopathy and a forefoot varus structural abnormality.…”

Section: Pronationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As increased pronation has been associated with Achilles tendinopathy, 19,60,86 it seems logical to incorporate the use of a foot orthosis as a component of the overall intervention program in those subjects who exhibit increased pronation. However, only limited evidence exists to support the use of foot orthoses in this population.…”

Section: Foot Orthosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Achilles Tendinitis

Carcia

Martin²,

Houck³

et al. 2010

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

118

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The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this sixth set of clinical practice guidelines on Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits that are characteristic of Achilles Tendinitis. These clinical practice guidelines are linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these practice guidelines is to describe evidence-based orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice and provide recommendations for (1) examination and diagnostic classification based on body functions and body structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, (2) interventions provided by physical therapists, (3) and assessment of outcome for common musculoskeletal disorders. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010:40(9):A1–A26. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.0305

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Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Achilles Tendinitis

Carcia

Martin²,

Houck³

et al. 2010

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

118

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“…The various predisposing risk factors related to Achilles tendinopathy that are suggested as being important in the literature are listed in Table 2 (Clement et al, 1984, Lysholm and Wiklander, 1987, Hess et al, 1989, Kvist, 1991, Haglund-Åkerlind and Eriksson, 1993, Kvist, 1994, DeMaio et al, 1995, Kannus, 1997a, Alfredson et al, 1998a, Kaufman et al, 1999, McCrory et al, 1999, van der Linden et al, 1999, Järvinen et al, 2001, Kader et al, 2002, Paavola et al, 2002a, Khaliq and Zhanel, 2003, Järvinen et al, 2005, Mahieu et al, 2005, Alfredson and Öhberg, 2005c. …”

Section: Etiology -Deals With the Causes Or Origins Of Diseasementioning

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“…Several studies report some kind of malalignment, such as hindfoot inversion, or foot hyperpronation as being related to Achilles tendinopathy (Kvist, 1991, Kaufman et al, 1999, McCrory et al, 1999. Kvist reports that 60% of patients with chronic Achilles tendon disorder had some kind of predisposing malalingment of the lower extremity (Kvist, 1991, Kvist, 1994.…”

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Iontophoresis with or without dexamethazone in the treatment of acute Achilles tendon pain

Neeter

Thomeé

Silbernagel

et al. 2003

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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The purpose of this double‐blind study was to evaluate the effects of iontophoresis with dexamethazone to iontophoresis with saline solution on patients who had acute (less than 3 months) pain from the Achilles tendon, in terms of range of motion, muscular endurance, pain and symptoms. Twenty‐five patients (15 men and 10 women), aged between 18 and 76 years (mean = 38), were evaluated before and after 2 weeks of treatment with iontophoresis, as well as after 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months and 1 year. Two groups were treated for 2 weeks with iontophoresis for each treatment. Three ml of dexamethazone were used for the experiment group (n = 14) and 3 ml of saline solution for the control group (n = 11). Both groups then followed the same rehabilitation programme for 10 weeks. Good reliability was found for the toe‐raise and range of motion tests. Poor reliability was, however, found for the pain on palpation test, which was therefore excluded. No difference was found between or within groups for the toe‐raise test. Several significant improvements were seen in the experiment group but not in the control group, in the range of motion test, pain during and after physical activity, pain during walking and walking up and down stairs, morning stiffness and tendon swelling. Even though the small sample size limits the possibilities to draw definite conclusions, we conclude from the present study, using a double‐blind, randomised approach and a 1‐year follow‐up period, that positive effects from using iontophoresis with dexamethazone were found in the treatment of patients with acute Achilles tendon pain.

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The Foot in Sport

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2010

Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention

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Etiologic factors associated with Achilles tendinitis in runners

Cited by 173 publications

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Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Achilles Tendinitis

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Achilles Tendinitis

Iontophoresis with or without dexamethazone in the treatment of acute Achilles tendon pain

The Foot in Sport

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