Factors Predicting the Course of Acute Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Achilles tendinopathy is highly prevalent in runners, but its evolution is not easily predictable. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of clinical and social factors on the prognosis of acute (less than 3 months) Achilles tendinopathy in runners. Runners will be evaluated in person twice. At their first visit, data related to their training (frequency, intensity, …), their running pattern (cadence, foot contact angle) and shoes (minimalist index) will be collected. Moreover, an ultrasound evaluation of Achilles tendon will be performed. At one, two and three months after their initial evaluation, participants will receive a link to complete an online survey about their pain. Three months after their initial evaluation, a second ultrasound of Achilles tendon will be performed.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Have Achilles tendon pain for less than three months

• Run at least five kilometers per week

• Have a score on the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment of Achilles tendinopathy of 80 or less

• Consent to the study

Locations
Other Locations
Canada
Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS)
RECRUITING
Québec
Contact Information
Primary
Jean-Sebastien Roy, PT,PhD
jean-sebastien.roy@fmed.ulaval.ca
1-418-529-9141
Backup
Marie-Helene Lavallee-Bourget
marie-helene.lavallee-bourget.1@ulaval.ca
1-418 265-1721
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-06-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2023-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 95
Treatments
Acute Achilles tendinopathy
No intervention will be given
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Laval University

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