Prognostic Value of Achilles Tendon Doppler Sonography in Asymptomatic Runners

2011105 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Anja Hirschmüller · University of Freiburg

VICTORIA FREY · University of Freiburg

Lukas Konstantinidis · University of Freiburg

Heiner Baur · Bern University of Applied Sciences

Hans‐Hermann Dickhuth · University of Freiburg

Norbert P. Südkamp · University of Freiburg

Peter Helwig

Abstract

PDU detection of intratendinous microvessels in the Achilles tendons of healthy runners seems to be a prognostically relevant factor concerning the manifestation of symptomatic MPT. This finding lays the foundation for an early identification of a predisposition to MPT as well as prophylactic intervention in as yet asymptomatic runners.

Topics & Keywords

Tendon Structure and Treatment Sports injuries and prevention Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 44, Issue 2, pp. 199-205

DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e31822b7318

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