THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACHILLES TENDON DIMENSIONS AND FOOT STRIKE INDEX IN REARFOOT AND NON-REARFOOT RUNNERS

Authors

Jiri Skypala, University of OstravaFollow
Joseph Hamill, University of Massachusetts - AmherstFollow
Daniel Jandacka, University of OstravaFollow

Category

Muscle & Tendon

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between Achilles tendon dimensions and foot strike index in rearfoot and non-rearfoot runners. 107 recreational runners were divided into a group of rearfoot (n = 88) and a group of non-rearfoot runners (n = 19). Achilles tendon dimensions were measured by a combination of ultrasonography imaging and kinematic analysis. To analyse the footfall pattern, each participant performed 8 successful trials of running at their stated self-preferred endurance speed. Partial correlation was used for statistical analysis. Runners in the group of non-rearfoot runners, whose footfall pattern is more over forefoot, have a longer and thinner Achilles tendon.

Recommended Citation

Skypala, Jiri; Hamill, Joseph; and Jandacka, Daniel (2020) "THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACHILLES TENDON DIMENSIONS AND FOOT STRIKE INDEX IN REARFOOT AND NON-REARFOOT RUNNERS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 38: Iss. 1, Article 117.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol38/iss1/117