Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Stiffness as Measured by Shear Wave Elastography in Female College Athletes Compared With Nonathletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We sought to utilize a noninvasive technology to assess the effects of activity on Achilles tendon stiffness and define baseline Achilles tendon stiffness in female college athletes compared with nonathletes using tendon shear wave velocity as a marker for tendon stiffness.

Hypothesis

Training status and exercise may affect Achilles tendon stiffness.

Study design

Level of evidence

Level 4.

Methods

A total of 32 college-age female athletes were prospectively enrolled (n = 17 varsity athletes and n = 15 nonathletes). Demographic characteristics, activity level, and previous injuries were recorded. Sonographic shear wave elastography (SWE) was used to assess Achilles tendon shear wave velocity bilaterally for all subjects, both at baseline and a

SUBMITTER: Althoff AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10732119 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature