Is Achilles tendon structure associated with functional ability and chronic ankle instability in military recruits?

To determine the relationship between Achilles tendon (AT) structure, functional ability and chronic ankle instability (CAI) in military recruits. Three hundred and sixty newly recruited infantry male soldiers recruited in April 2022 were assessed for AT structure by Ultrasound Tissue Characterizati...

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Published in:Musculoskeletal science & practice 2024-11, Vol.74, p.103197, Article 103197
Main Authors: Dar, Gali, Shenhar, Michal, Finestone, Aharon S., Witchalls, Jeremy, Waddington, Gordon, Paulman, Omer, Nemet, Dan, Steinberg, Nili
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achilles Tendon - diagnostic imaging
Achilles Tendon - physiopathology
Adult
Ankle Injuries - physiopathology
Ankle Joint - physiopathology
Ankle stability
Humans
Infantry soldiers
Joint Instability - physiopathology
Male
Military Personnel
Postural Balance - physiology
Tendon structure
Ultrasonography
Young Adult
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Summary:To determine the relationship between Achilles tendon (AT) structure, functional ability and chronic ankle instability (CAI) in military recruits. Three hundred and sixty newly recruited infantry male soldiers recruited in April 2022 were assessed for AT structure by Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC), for functional abilities (included proprioception ability, heel-raise test, dynamic postural balance, and hopping agility ability) and for CAI (recurrent sprains and a positive perceived instability). Soldiers that were identified with disorganized tendon had significantly lower heel-raise and agility scores compared to those with organized tendon structures (33.6 ± 18.1(n) vs. 49.9 ± 28.9(n), p 
ISSN:2468-7812
2468-7812
DOI:10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103197