Region-specific differences in Achilles tendon cross-sectional area in runners and non-runners
Region-specific differences in Achilles tendon cross-sectional area in runners and non-runners
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DOI:
10.1007/s00421-003-0865-8
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发表时间:
2003-11-01
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3
通讯作者:
Kjaer, M
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作者:
Magnusson, SP;Kjaer, M
The present study examined the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the Achilles tendon in subjects who repeatedly exposed their tendons to large loads (habitual runners) compared to control subjects (non-runners). Six male habitual runners [36 (7) years, 70.9 (4.4) kg and 1.84 (0.05) m, +/-SD] who had performed distance running (similar to80 km per week) for the last 5 years were compared to six non-runners [34 (3) years, 81.2 (8.7) kg and 1.81 (0.02) m, +/-SD]. Tendon CSA was obtained from MR images obtained with the ankle in a neutral position (90degrees). The most proximal aspect of the tuberosity of calcaneus was used as a landmark to standardize the levels of images: the most distal image (1) was obtained 10 mm above the proximal tuberosity of calcaneus, and the most proximal image (7) was obtained 70 mm above the proximal tuberosity of calcaneus. There was a significant difference in CSA along the length of the tendon both in runners (P