Research Article
Gait Parameters in Recreational Runners with Early-Stage Achilles Tendinopathy
Author(s): Hlalefo Senoamali*
Background: The association between chronic Achilles Tendinopathy (AT) and altered gait has been demonstrated in a number of studies. However, there have been no reported studies on gait changes in the early stages of tendinopathy (<3 months).
Objective: To establish the effects of early-stage AT on the temporo-spatial, kinetics and kinematic characteristics of gait.
Materials and methods: Thirteen runners with AT (male/female: 8/5; age: 44.4 ± 4.6) and 15 apparently healthy runners (male/female: 8/7, age: 42.4 ± 9.9) were included in the study. All participants completed 10 trials of 5 m walking and 10 trials of 20 m running at a self-selected speed wearing their usual running shoes to obtain motion analysis and joint moment data.
Results: There were no significant diffe.. Read More»
