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GAIT & POSTURE
卷 29, 期 3, 页码 387-391出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.10.058
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Kinetics; Achilles tendon; Running; Risk factors; Gait
The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to identify dynamic gait-related risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy (AT) in a Population of novice runners. Prior to a 10-week running program, force distribution patterns underneath the feet of 129 subjects were registered using a footscan (R) pressure plate while the subjects jogged barefoot at a comfortable self-selected pace. Throughout the program 10 subjects sustained Achilles tendinopathy of which three reported bilateral complaints. Sixty-six subjects were excluded from the statistical analysis. Therefore the statistical analysis was performed on the remaining sample of 63 subjects. Logistic regression analysis revealed a significant decrease in the total posterior-anterior displacement of the Centre Of Force (COF) (P = 0.015) and a laterally directed force distribution underneath the forefoot at 'forefoot flat' (P = 0.016) as intrinsic gait-related risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy in novice runners. These results suggest that, in contrast to the frequently described functional hyperpronation following a more inverted touchdown, a lateral foot roll-over following heel strike and diminished forward force transfer underneath the foot should be considered in the prevention of Achilles tendinopathy. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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